CVE-2024-9956

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.39%

Last modified

CVE-2024-9956 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Inappropriate implementation in WebAuthentication in Google Chrome on Android prior to 130.0.6723.58 allowed a local attacker to perform privilege escalation via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium). EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Inappropriate implementation in WebAuthentication in Google Chrome on Android prior to 130.0.6723.58 allowed a local attacker to perform privilege escalation via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.39%

30.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GoogleChrome< 130.0.6723.58

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-9956?
Inappropriate implementation in WebAuthentication in Google Chrome on Android prior to 130.0.6723.58 allowed a local attacker to perform privilege escalation via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
How severe is CVE-2024-9956?
CVE-2024-9956 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-9956?
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