CVE-2024-5274: Chrome Vulnerability (CVSS 9.6)

CVE-2024-5274 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.6/10 on the CVSS scale. Type Confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 125.0.6422.112 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High). CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 10.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Type Confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 125.0.6422.112 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

Metrics

CVSS 3.19.6/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability 10.02%

95.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Jun 18, 2024.

Weakness Enumeration

• CWE-843
• CWE-843

Affected Software

References

• Release Notes
• Exploit, Issue Tracking
• Mailing List
• Mailing List
• US Government Resource

Timeline

Published May 28, 2024

Last Modified Jun 17, 2026

Status Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-5274?

How severe is CVE-2024-5274?

CVE-2024-5274 has a CVSS score of 9.6/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 10.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5274?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.