CVE-2023-7012

Google Chrome vulnerability

9.6 CRITICALEPSS 0.32%

Published16 Jul 2024

Description

Insufficient data validation in Permission Prompts in Google Chrome prior to 117.0.5938.62 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious app to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionRequired

ScopeChanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

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

Affected products

Google Chrome< 117.0.5938.62

Remediation

Fixed in

Google Chrome≥ 117.0.5938.62

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-7012 being actively exploited?

CVE-2023-7012 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.32%.

How severe is CVE-2023-7012?

CVE-2023-7012 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.6, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-7012?

Affected products include Google Chrome.

How do I fix CVE-2023-7012?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Google Chrome 117.0.5938.62 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.