CVE-2022-1096VulnerabilityPublished 03/28/2022Updated 10/24/2026

CVE-2022-1096: Google Chromium V8 Type Confusion Vulnerability

Affects Google Chromium V8Source CISA KEV

Severity

High

No CVSS score published yet

Exploitation: Actively exploited – in CISA KEV since 03/28/2022
KEV deadline: 04/18/2022
EPSS: 24.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 97% of CVEs

What to do

CISA required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-1096 (opens in a new tab)

Description

CVE-2022-1096 is a high-severity type confusion vulnerability in the Google Chromium V8 JavaScript engine. It allows remote attackers to potentially cause heap corruption by crafting malicious HTML pages. This vulnerability affects multiple Chromium-based browsers, including Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera. Exploitation in the wild has been observed. No specific affected versions or patch information is provided in the input data.

Summary

The Google Chromium V8 engine contains a type confusion vulnerability (CWE-843) that can be triggered remotely via a crafted HTML page, potentially leading to heap corruption. This flaw impacts various web browsers that use the Chromium engine, such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera. The vulnerability has been exploited in the wild, indicating active threat usage. No patch or remediation details are included in the provided data.

Impact

Successful exploitation can lead to heap corruption, which may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service in affected browsers. Given the involvement of widely used Chromium-based browsers, the impact is significant. The vulnerability has been exploited in the wild, confirming 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-843Type Confusion (opens in a new tab)

What to do

Description

AnalysisAI-generated, updated 10/24/2026, 11:12:23 UTC

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