CVE-2022-0290

Name: CVE-2022-0290
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-12T02:15:09.963+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.6/10EPSS 2.01%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0290 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.6/10 on the CVSS scale. Use after free in Site isolation in Google Chrome prior to 97.0.4692.99 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page.. EPSS estimates a 2.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Use after free in Site isolation in Google Chrome prior to 97.0.4692.99 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.6/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.01%

78.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	< 97.0.4692.99

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166080/Chrome-RenderFrameHostImpl-Use-After-Free.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_19.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://crbug.com/1260134Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166080/Chrome-RenderFrameHostImpl-Use-After-Free.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_19.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://crbug.com/1260134Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 12, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0290?

Use after free in Site isolation in Google Chrome prior to 97.0.4692.99 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page.

How severe is CVE-2022-0290?

CVE-2022-0290 has a CVSS score of 9.6/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0290?

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-2022-0290?

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Source: NVD / NIST