CVE-2019-5825VulnerabilityPublished 06/08/2022Updated 10/24/2026

CVE-2019-5825: Google Chromium V8 Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability

Affects Google Chromium V8Source CISA KEV

Severity

High

No CVSS score published yet

Exploitation: Actively exploited – in CISA KEV since 06/08/2022
KEV deadline: 06/22/2022
EPSS: 55.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 99% of CVEs

What to do

CISA required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-5825 (opens in a new tab)

Description

CVE-2019-5825 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the Google Chromium V8 JavaScript engine. It allows a remote attacker to potentially cause heap corruption by crafting a malicious HTML page. This vulnerability affects multiple web browsers that use Chromium's V8 engine, including Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera. Exploitation of this flaw has been observed in the wild. No specific affected versions or patch information is provided in the available data.

Summary

The Google Chromium V8 engine contains an out-of-bounds write vulnerability (CWE-787) that can be triggered remotely via a crafted HTML page. This flaw enables heap corruption, which may lead to arbitrary code execution or other impacts depending on the browser's exploitation context. Multiple Chromium-based browsers are potentially affected. The vulnerability has been exploited in the wild, indicating active threat usage. No vendor advisory or patch details are included in the provided information.

Impact

Successful exploitation can lead to heap corruption in Chromium-based browsers, potentially allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service. The vulnerability's presence in widely used browsers increases the risk of exploitation. Known exploitation in the wild confirms active threat scenarios.

Mitigation

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users and administrators should monitor official Google Chromium security advisories for updates and apply patches promptly once available.

Weaknesses

CWE-787Out-of-bounds Write (opens in a new tab)

What to do

Description

AnalysisAI-generated, updated 10/24/2026, 12:04:45 UTC

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