CVE-2023-2033

Name: CVE-2023-2033
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-04-14T19:15:09.453+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 40.80%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-2033 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Type confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 112.0.5615.121 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High). CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 40.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Type confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 112.0.5615.121 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

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

40.80%

98.5th 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 May 8, 2023.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	< 112.0.5615.121
Debian	Debian Linux	11.0
Fedoraproject	Fedora	36
Fedoraproject	Fedora	37
Fedoraproject	Fedora	38
Couchbase	Couchbase Server	< 7.1.5
Couchbase	Couchbase Server	7.2.0

References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_14.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://crbug.com/1432210Permissions Required
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/4AOSGAOPXLBK4A5ZRTVZ4M6QKVLSWMWG/Mailing List
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/ES2CDRHR2Y4WY6DNDIAPYZFXJU3ZBFAV/Mailing List
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/FEJZMAUB4XP44HSHEBDWEKFGA7DUHY42/Mailing List
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/IHHD6KNH4WLUE6JG6HRQZWNAJMHJ32X7/Mailing List
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/RJQI63HWZFL6M26Q6UOHKDY6LD2PFC5Z/Mailing List
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/SLO7BL2MHZYPY6O3OAEAQL3SKYMGGO6M/Mailing List
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202309-17Third Party Advisory
https://www.couchbase.com/alerts/Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5390Third Party Advisory
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_14.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://crbug.com/1432210Permissions Required
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/4AOSGAOPXLBK4A5ZRTVZ4M6QKVLSWMWG/Mailing List
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/ES2CDRHR2Y4WY6DNDIAPYZFXJU3ZBFAV/Mailing List
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/FEJZMAUB4XP44HSHEBDWEKFGA7DUHY42/Mailing List
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/IHHD6KNH4WLUE6JG6HRQZWNAJMHJ32X7/Mailing List
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/RJQI63HWZFL6M26Q6UOHKDY6LD2PFC5Z/Mailing List
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/SLO7BL2MHZYPY6O3OAEAQL3SKYMGGO6M/Mailing List
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202309-17Third Party Advisory
https://www.couchbase.com/alerts/Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5390Third Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-2033US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Apr 14, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-2033?

Type confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 112.0.5615.121 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

How severe is CVE-2023-2033?

CVE-2023-2033 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 40.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2033?

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-2023-2033?

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Source: NVD / NIST