CVE-2018-17463
Confirmed PUBLISHEDIncorrect side effect annotation in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 70.0.3538.64 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox...
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
Incorrect side effect annotation in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 70.0.3538.64 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page.
- CVE Published
- Nov 14, 2018
- Exploitation Reported
- Jun 08, 2022
- CVSS
- 8.8 High
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Chrome
|
unspecified to < 70.0.3538.64 |
Affected |
CVE References
- DSA-4330 debian.org · Vendor Advisory https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4330
- RHSA-2018:3004 access.redhat.com · Vendor Advisory https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3004
- GLSA-201811-10 security.gentoo.org · Vendor Advisory https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-10
- 105666 securityfocus.com · VDB Entry http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105666
- crbug.com/888923 crbug.com · CVE Record https://crbug.com/888923
Show 2 more references
- chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html chromereleases.googleblog.com · CVE Record https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/10/stable-channel-update-f...
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/156640/Google-Chrome-67-68-69-Object.c... packetstormsecurity.com · CVE Record http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156640/Google-Chrome-67-68-69-Ob...
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
- Check enrichment artifacts for scanner coverage and available PoCs before rolling remediation validation.
- Use the Pro API to automate enrichment, telemetry, and workflow delivery for VM, SOC, and CTI pipelines.
Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CISA First | 2022-06-08 00:00 UTC |
Scanner Artifacts
Nuclei and Metasploit references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/multi/browser/chrome_object_create.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
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KEVIntel does not currently have a virtual patch for this CVE. When available, KEVIntel virtual patches ship as deployable ModSecurity, Cloudflare, and AWS WAF rules.
Enterprise feature. Virtual patch rule content and deployable vendor exports (ModSecurity, Cloudflare, AWS WAF) are available to KEVIntel Enterprise users.
CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2022-06-08 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2021-05-02 22:44:33 UTC · GitHub
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/multi/browser/chrome_object_create.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2022-12-28 02:42:59 UTC · 8 stars
Working Proof of Concept Exploit for CVE-2018-17463
github · Created 2021-05-02 22:44:33 UTC · 1 stars
Completed a working exploit for CVE-2018-17463 for fun.
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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15:02 UTC about 1 year ago15:02 UTC · about 1 year ago
Metasploit module available
Exploit module available
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00:00 UTC about 4 years ago00:00 UTC · about 4 years ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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22:44 UTC about 5 years ago22:44 UTC · about 5 years ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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15:00 UTC over 7 years ago15:00 UTC · over 7 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC almost 8 years ago00:00 UTC · almost 8 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2018-17463
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"title": "Incorrect side effect annotation in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 70.0.3538.64...",
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],
"confidence": "Confirmed",
"cvss_score": 8.8,
"epss_score": null,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}