CVE-2023-4762
Confirmed PUBLISHEDType 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....
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
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)
- CVE Published
- Sep 05, 2023
- Exploitation Reported
- Feb 06, 2024
- CVSS
- 8.8 High
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
|
chrome
|
* |
Affected | |
| debian |
debian_linux
|
11.0 |
Affected |
| debian |
debian_linux
|
12.0 |
Affected |
| fedoraproject |
fedora
|
37 |
Affected |
| fedoraproject |
fedora
|
38 |
Affected |
| fedoraproject |
fedora
|
39 |
Affected |
|
Chrome
|
116.0.5845.179 to < 116.0.5845.179 |
Affected |
CVE References
- chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html chromereleases.googleblog.com · CVE Record https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/09/stable-channel-update-f...
- crbug.com/1473247 crbug.com · CVE Record https://crbug.com/1473247
- debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5491 debian.org · CVE Record https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5491
- lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedorap... lists.fedoraproject.org · CVE Record https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists....
- lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedorap... lists.fedoraproject.org · CVE Record https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists....
Show 5 more references
- lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedorap... lists.fedoraproject.org · CVE Record https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists....
- security.gentoo.org/glsa/202311-11 security.gentoo.org · CVE Record https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202311-11
- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-4762 msrc.microsoft.com · CVE Record https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-4762
- security.gentoo.org/glsa/202312-07 security.gentoo.org · CVE Record https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202312-07
- security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-34 security.gentoo.org · CVE Record https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-34
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 | 2024-02-06 00:00 UTC |
No detection artifacts or sensor request patterns are available for this CVE yet.
Check back as sensor telemetry and scanner integrations are updated.
Virtual Patch
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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
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2024-02-06 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2023-09-27 09:43:20 UTC · GitHub
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion')
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nessus | https://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/204187 | Jun 02, 2025 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2023-09-27 09:43:20 UTC · 26 stars
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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09:26 UTC about 1 year ago09:26 UTC · about 1 year ago
Nessus plugin available
Scanner coverage available
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00:00 UTC over 2 years ago00:00 UTC · over 2 years ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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09:43 UTC almost 3 years ago09:43 UTC · almost 3 years ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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21:57 UTC almost 3 years ago21:57 UTC · almost 3 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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18:21 UTC almost 3 years ago18:21 UTC · almost 3 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2023-4762
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"cve_id": "CVE-2023-4762",
"title": "Type Confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 116.0.5845.179 allowed a remot...",
"affected_vendor": "Google",
"affected_product": "Chrome",
"affected_versions": [
{ "vendor": "...", "product": "...", "status": "affected", "display_label": "..." }
],
"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": [ "..." ]
}