CVE-2023-3739

Name: CVE-2023-3739
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-01T23:15:33.633+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.3/10EPSS 0.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-3739 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Chromad in Google Chrome on ChromeOS prior to 115.0.5790.131 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted shell script. (Chromium security severity: Low). EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Chromad in Google Chrome on ChromeOS prior to 115.0.5790.131 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted shell script. (Chromium security severity: Low)

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.35%

27.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-77

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	< 115.0.5790.131

References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/07/stable-channel-update-for-chromeos.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://crbug.com/1398986Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/07/stable-channel-update-for-chromeos.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://crbug.com/1398986Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 1, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-3739?

How severe is CVE-2023-3739?

CVE-2023-3739 has a CVSS score of 6.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-3739?

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