Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Chrome before 104.0.5112.101 did not fully enforce cookie prefix protections. A malicious web page could bypass those restrictions after user interaction, potentially affecting how websites protect sensitive cookies. This is a browser integrity issue, not described as remote code execution.
Executive priority
Treat this as routine but necessary browser patching. The issue can affect cookie protection integrity, but sources do not show active exploitation or system compromise. Confirm enterprise browser update coverage.
Technical view
CVE-2022-2860 is an insufficient policy enforcement flaw in Chrome Cookies. The CVSS vector indicates network attack, low complexity, no privileges, required user interaction, and high integrity impact. Public details identify affected Chrome versions before 104.0.5112.101 and do not provide deeper implementation specifics.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to users running Google Chrome versions earlier than 104.0.5112.101. Organizations with unmanaged browsers, slow patch cycles, or legacy desktop images have the main residual risk.
Exploitation context
The source bundle says exploitation requires a crafted HTML page and user interaction. CISA KEV status is false, and the provided sources do not establish active exploitation or public exploit use.
Researcher notes
Public evidence is sparse. The core condition is bypass of cookie prefix restrictions through crafted HTML with user interaction. Avoid assuming broader browser compromise, affected Chromium derivatives, or exploit availability unless separate vendor evidence confirms it.
Mitigation direction
- Update Google Chrome to 104.0.5112.101 or later.
- Use vendor or package-manager guidance for managed Chrome deployments.
- Prioritize unmanaged endpoints and stale desktop images.
- Review Fedora advisory if using Fedora-distributed browser packages.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Chrome versions across managed endpoints.
- Flag any Chrome build earlier than 104.0.5112.101.
- Confirm browser update policy enforcement in endpoint management.
- Check package advisory status for Fedora-managed systems.
- Document remaining exposure for high web-browsing user groups.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
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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:N/I:H/A:N2.83.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_16.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://crbug.com/1345193CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- FEDORA-2022-3f28aa88cfCVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
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