CVE-2022-1364VulnerabilityPublished 04/15/2022Updated 10/24/2026

CVE-2022-1364: 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 04/15/2022
KEV deadline: 05/06/2022
EPSS: 13.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 96% of CVEs

What to do

CISA required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-1364 (opens in a new tab)

Description

CVE-2022-1364 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 web browsers, 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 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 vulnerability impacts multiple Chromium-based browsers. It has been exploited in the wild, indicating active threat use. No vendor advisory or patch details are included in the provided information.

Impact

Successful exploitation can lead to heap corruption, which may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service in affected browsers. The vulnerability affects widely used Chromium-based browsers, increasing the potential impact. Known exploitation in the wild confirms active threat presence.

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, 11:27:02 UTC

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