CVE-2022-1096

Name: CVE-2022-1096
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-07-23T00:15:08.333+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 24.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-1096 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Type confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 99.0.4844.84 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 24.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Type confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 99.0.4844.84 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

24.24%

97.6th 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 Apr 18, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	< 99.0.4844.84

References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_25.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://crbug.com/1309225Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-25Third Party Advisory
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_25.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://crbug.com/1309225Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-25Third Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-1096US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jul 23, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-1096?

Type confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 99.0.4844.84 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.

How severe is CVE-2022-1096?

CVE-2022-1096 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 24.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1096?

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-2022-1096?

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Source: NVD / NIST