IRONSMITHINTEL
HIGHCVSS8.8
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Actively Exploited
|CISA KEV|CVE-2023-4762|Auth: none — unauthenticated|Reboot: required|Manual only

Google Chromium V8 Type Confusion Vulnerability

Google Chromium V8 contains a type confusion vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to execute code via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability could affect multiple web browsers that utilize Chromium, including, but not limited to, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera.

Published Sep 5, 2023 · Updated May 16, 2026
Why patchRisk explained in plain English
Worst-case scenarioIf unpatched

A remote attacker, without authentication, can achieve full data confidentiality loss, arbitrary modification of data, complete denial of service or system unavailability. Federal agencies are required to remediate by 2024-02-27 under CISA BOD 22-01.

How the attack worksNo clicks needed

This is a Type Confusion (CWE-843) vulnerability in Google Chromium V8. Type Confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 116.0.5845.179 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High) Exploitation requires remote network access, low attack complexity, no authentication required, and user interaction required.

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Server compromised

Am I affected?Quick check

Probably yes if any of these apply:

IT Security
Running chrome: v < 116.0.5845.179; debian linux: 11.0, 12.0; fedora: 37, 38, 39; edge chromium: v < 116.0.1938.76
Real-world incidentsWhat we've seen

CISA added this CVE to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2024-02-06 based on evidence of active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies required to remediate by 2024-02-27.

How to patch

Manual remediation steps

Apply the Vendor Patch

This vulnerability is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — apply the vendor's security update as soon as possible.

CISA required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

References

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    Vendor advisory: https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
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    NVD entry: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-4762
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    CISA KEV: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-4762
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