CVE-2018-17463

Name: CVE-2018-17463
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-11-14T15:29:00.297+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 83.90%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-17463 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Incorrect side effect annotation in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 70.0.3538.64 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 83.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Incorrect side effect annotation in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 70.0.3538.64 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

83.90%

99.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Jun 22, 2022.

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	< 70.0.3538.67
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	6.0
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156640/Google-Chrome-67-68-69-Object.create-Type-Confusion.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105666Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3004Third Party Advisory
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://crbug.com/888923Exploit, Issue Tracking
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-10Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4330Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156640/Google-Chrome-67-68-69-Object.create-Type-Confusion.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105666Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3004Third Party Advisory
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://crbug.com/888923Exploit, Issue Tracking
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-10Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4330Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2018-17463US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Nov 14, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-17463?

Incorrect side effect annotation in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 70.0.3538.64 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page.

How severe is CVE-2018-17463?

CVE-2018-17463 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 83.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17463?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST