CVE-2024-6996

Name: CVE-2024-6996
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-06T16:15:50.25+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.1/10EPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-6996 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Race in Frames in Google Chrome prior to 127.0.6533.72 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to perform UI spoofing via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium). EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Race in Frames in Google Chrome prior to 127.0.6533.72 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to perform UI spoofing via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.36%

28.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	< 127.0.6533.72

References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2024/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_23.htmlRelease Notes
https://issues.chromium.org/issues/333708039Issue Tracking, Permissions Required

Timeline

Published: Aug 6, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-6996?

How severe is CVE-2024-6996?

CVE-2024-6996 has a CVSS score of 3.1/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6996?

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Source: NVD / NIST