CVE-2023-4762
HighExploitedPublic exploitType 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.
Published Nov 29, 2023 · Updated Aug 7, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2023-4762
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2023-4762 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Chrome (Google), Edge Chromium (Microsoft), Debian Linux and 16 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Aug 16, 2023. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Chrome 116.0.5845.179, chromedriver 116.0.5845.179-1.1, chromedriver 116.0.5845.179-bp155.2.28.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
41%
Higher than 98.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
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)
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Feb 6, 2024 | Feb 27, 2024 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Aug 16, 2023 | Feb 27, 2024 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Feb 6, 2024 | Feb 27, 2024 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Feb 6, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
49 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ChromeGoogle | >= 116.0.5845.179 | 116.0.5845.179 |
| Edge ChromiumMicrosoft | See advisory | 116.0.1938.76 |
| Debian LinuxDebian | 11.0, 12.0 | n/a |
| FedoraFedoraproject | 37, 38, 39 | n/a |
| qt5-qtwebenginealpine | See advisory | 5.15.13-r8 |
Patched Releases
Chrome
116.0.5845.179
chromedriver
116.0.5845.179-1.1, 116.0.5845.179-bp155.2.28.1
chromium
116.0.5845.179-1.1, 116.0.5845.179-bp155.2.28.1, 116.0.5845.180-1, 116.0.5845.180-1~deb11u1, 116.0.5845.180-1~deb12u1, 116.0.5845.96-1.ph4, 119.0.6045.176-1.ph5
libqt5-qtpdf-devel
5.15.16-1.1
libqt5-qtpdf-examples
5.15.16-1.1
libqt5-qtpdf-imports
5.15.16-1.1
libqt5-qtpdf-private-headers-devel
5.15.16-1.1
libqt5-qtwebengine
5.15.16-1.1
libqt5-qtwebengine-devel
5.15.16-1.1
libqt5-qtwebengine-examples
5.15.16-1.1
libqt5-qtwebengine-private-headers-devel
5.15.16-1.1
libQt5Pdf5
5.15.16-1.1
libQt5PdfWidgets5
5.15.16-1.1
Edge Chromium
116.0.1938.76
qt5-qtwebengine
5.15.13-r8, 5.15.15-r2
ungoogled-chromium
116.0.5845.179-1.1
ungoogled-chromium-chromedriver
116.0.5845.179-1.1
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Aug 16, 2023
Publicly disclosed
Nov 29, 2023
Added to CISA KEV
Feb 6, 2024
Added to CIRCL KEV
Feb 6, 2024
Added to ENISA EUVD
Feb 6, 2024
Last updated
Aug 7, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-843 Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion')
References
- advisoryhttps://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_12.html
- advisoryhttps://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
- advisoryhttps://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/11/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_28.html
- advisoryhttps://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202311-11
- advisoryhttps://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202312-07
FAQ
Common Questions.
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.
Affected: Chrome (Google) versions >= 116.0.5845.179; Edge Chromium (Microsoft); Debian Linux versions 11.0, 12.0, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Aug 16, 2023.
Yes. It was added on Feb 6, 2024 with a federal remediation due date of Feb 27, 2024.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Chrome 116.0.5845.179, chromedriver 116.0.5845.179-1.1, chromedriver 116.0.5845.179-bp155.2.28.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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