CVE-2019-13720

Name: CVE-2019-13720
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-11-25T15:15:33.887+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 72.98%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-13720 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Use after free in WebAudio in Google Chrome prior to 78.0.3904.87 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 72.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Use after free in WebAudio in Google Chrome prior to 78.0.3904.87 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption 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

72.98%

99.4th 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 13, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	< 78.0.3904.87
Opensuse	Leap	15.1

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-12/msg00022.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167066/Google-Chrome-78.0.3904.70-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2019/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_31.htmlVendor Advisory
https://crbug.com/1019226Permissions Required
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202004-04Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-12/msg00022.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167066/Google-Chrome-78.0.3904.70-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2019/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_31.htmlVendor Advisory
https://crbug.com/1019226Permissions Required
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202004-04Third Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2019-13720US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Nov 25, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-13720?

Use after free in WebAudio in Google Chrome prior to 78.0.3904.87 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.

How severe is CVE-2019-13720?

CVE-2019-13720 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 72.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2019-13720?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2019-13720?

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Source: NVD / NIST