Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-4947 is a serious Google Chrome V8 bug. A user who visits a malicious HTML page could trigger arbitrary code execution inside Chrome’s sandbox. Because CISA lists it in KEV, defenders should treat it as exploited and prioritize browser updates across managed endpoints.
Executive priority
Treat this as urgent endpoint patching. The vulnerability is high impact, remotely reachable through browsing activity, and listed by CISA as known exploited. The main business action is rapid browser update enforcement and verification across managed devices.
Technical view
The issue is a V8 type confusion flaw, CWE-843, in Google Chrome before 125.0.6422.60. The CVSS 3.1 score is 9.6 with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction required. Impact includes confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise within a changed scope sandbox context.
Likely exposure
Exposure is primarily endpoints running Google Chrome versions before 125.0.6422.60. Linux environments using distribution-packaged Chromium should also review the referenced Fedora advisories. Evidence in the bundle does not identify other affected products beyond Chrome and related package announcements.
Exploitation context
Active exploitation is supported by the CISA KEV signal in the source bundle. The described attack requires the victim to open a crafted HTML page. No exploit details, campaign details, or public proof-of-concept status are established in the supplied sources.
Researcher notes
The supplied evidence identifies a V8 type confusion flaw and fixed Chrome threshold, but does not provide public technical root-cause details. The Chromium issue URL may contain restricted details. Avoid assuming exploit mechanics beyond crafted HTML triggering code execution inside the sandbox.
Mitigation direction
- Update Google Chrome to 125.0.6422.60 or later per vendor guidance.
- Update distribution Chromium packages where applicable, including Fedora-managed systems.
- Prioritize managed endpoint browser patch compliance over normal maintenance cycles.
- Check vendor and OS package advisories for superseding fixed versions.
- Use enterprise browser management to force relaunch after update where supported.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Chrome and Chromium versions across workstations and servers with browser packages.
- Confirm all Chrome installations are at 125.0.6422.60 or later.
- Review vulnerability scanner findings for CVE-2024-4947 after patch rollout.
- Check CISA KEV tracking for required remediation timelines where applicable.
- Verify Linux package update status against the referenced Fedora advisories.
Public sources used
Michael Williams reviewed this cited source version on .
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.6 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CISA KEV status
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H2.86Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.6CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2024/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_15.htmlCVE reference
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/340221135CVE reference
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/NTSN22LNYXMWHVTYNOYQVOY7VDZFHENQ/CVE reference
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/WSUWM73ZCXTN62AT2REYQDD5ZKPFMDZD/CVE reference
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/6G7EYH2JAK5OJPVNC6AXYQ5K7YGYNCDN/CVE reference
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-4947CVE reference · government-resource
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CWE details
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Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion')
Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.