CVE-2024-4947
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitType Confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 125.0.6422.60 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page.
Published May 16, 2024 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2024-4947, DSA-5694-1, TR-24-0491
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2024-4947 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.6 v3.1) affecting Chrome (Google), Fedora (Fedoraproject), chromium (chainguard) and 1 more product.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since May 13, 2024. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Chrome 125.0.6422.60, chromedriver 125.0.6422.60-1.1, chromium 125.0.6422.60-1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.6
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
15%
Higher than 96.7% 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 125.0.6422.60 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | May 20, 2024 | Jun 10, 2024 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | May 13, 2024 | Jun 10, 2024 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | May 20, 2024 | Jun 10, 2024 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | May 20, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
20 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ChromeGoogle | >= 125.0.6422.60 | 125.0.6422.60 |
| FedoraFedoraproject | 38, 39, 40 | n/a |
| chromiumchainguard | See advisory | 125.0.6422.60-r0 |
| chromedriversuse | See advisory | 125.0.6422.60-1.1 |
Patched Releases
Chrome
125.0.6422.60
chromedriver
125.0.6422.60-1.1
chromium
125.0.6422.60-1, 125.0.6422.60-1.1, 125.0.6422.60-1~deb12u1, 125.0.6422.60-r0
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
May 13, 2024
Publicly disclosed
May 16, 2024
Added to CISA KEV
May 20, 2024
Added to CIRCL KEV
May 20, 2024
Added to ENISA EUVD
May 20, 2024
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-416 Use After Free
- CWE-843 Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion')
References
- advisoryVulnCheck exploitation report
- advisoryhttps://issues.chromium.org/issues/326607001
- advisoryhttps://issues.chromium.org/issues/333414294
- advisoryhttps://issues.chromium.org/issues/340221135
- advisoryhttps://issues.chromium.org/issues/40065403
FAQ
Common Questions.
Type Confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 125.0.6422.60 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page.
Affected: Chrome (Google) versions >= 125.0.6422.60; Fedora (Fedoraproject) versions 38, 39, 40; chromium (chainguard), 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 May 13, 2024.
Yes. It was added on May 20, 2024 with a federal remediation due date of Jun 10, 2024.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Chrome 125.0.6422.60, chromedriver 125.0.6422.60-1.1, chromium 125.0.6422.60-1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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