Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2020-6572 is a Google Chrome browser flaw that could let an attacker run code if a user opened a malicious HTML page. Because CISA lists it as known exploited, unmanaged or outdated Chrome installations should be treated as urgent endpoint risk.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation now if any affected Chrome versions remain. This is an older vulnerability, but KEV inclusion means exploitation has been observed, and remaining exposure indicates a serious browser patching gap.
Technical view
The CVE describes a CWE-416 use-after-free in Chrome Media before version 81.0.4044.92. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.8: network-reachable, low complexity, no privileges required, but user interaction is required. Successful exploitation could affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on endpoints running Google Chrome earlier than 81.0.4044.92. The provided sources do not specify operating systems, channels, or embedded Chromium products, so validation should focus on actual installed Chrome versions and vendor guidance.
Exploitation context
Active exploitation is supported by the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities listing. The CVE source describes exploitation through a crafted HTML page, requiring user interaction. The bundle does not provide public exploit details, campaigns, or indicators.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sufficient for affected-version validation and prioritization, but limited for deeper exploitation analysis. The public bundle names Chrome Media, CWE-416, crafted HTML, version before 81.0.4044.92, and CISA KEV status; it does not include technical root-cause details.
Mitigation direction
- Update Google Chrome to 81.0.4044.92 or later.
- Prioritize unmanaged, kiosk, shared, and legacy endpoints.
- Confirm enterprise browser update policies are enforced.
- Check vendor and CISA guidance for any additional actions.
- Remove or isolate systems that cannot be updated promptly.
Validation and detection
- Inventory installed Chrome versions across endpoints.
- Flag any Chrome installation earlier than 81.0.4044.92.
- Verify update telemetry after remediation.
- Confirm CISA KEV status is tracked in vulnerability management.
- Avoid exploit reproduction; validate by version and vendor status.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://crbug.com/1066893CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_7.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-6572CVE reference · government-resource
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CWE details
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Use After Free
Use After Free represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.