CVE-2023-6702: Google Chrome · Type Confusion
Affects Google ChromeSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · 44% EPSS · CVSS 8.8 High : upgrade to 120.0.6099.109 soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC
- EPSS
- 44.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 98% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 120.0.6099.109
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 14 Dec 2023
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade the to 120.0.6099.109.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntuubuntu/google-chrome-stablepkg:deb/ubuntu/google-chrome-stableOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Fedorafedora/google-chromepkg:rpm/fedora/google-chromeOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
- Immediate update of all Google Chrome installations to version 120.0.6099.109 or later to apply the official patch.
- Enforce enterprise browser update policies to ensure timely deployment of security patches.
- Implement web filtering solutions to block access to known malicious or suspicious websites that could host exploit payloads.
- Educate users about the risks of clicking unknown links or visiting untrusted websites to reduce the likelihood of successful social engineering.
- Deploy endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools capable of detecting anomalous browser behavior indicative of exploitation attempts.
- Use browser sandboxing and isolation technologies to limit the impact of potential exploitation.
- Monitor network traffic for unusual outbound connections that may indicate post-exploitation activity.
- Regularly review and audit browser extensions and plugins to minimize attack surface.
- Coordinate with IT and security teams to ensure rapid incident response capability in case of exploitation.
- Consider deploying multi-factor authentication and network segmentation to limit lateral movement if a compromise occurs.
Description
Type confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 120.0.6099.109 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
References
- chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/12/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_12.html (opens in a new tab)
- crbug.com/1501326 (opens in a new tab)
- lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/6NWZ23ZJ62XKWVNGHSIZQYILVJWH5BLI/ (opens in a new tab)
- security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-34 (opens in a new tab)
- lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/ZGJ732QHS2FAYF62RFF3YP4VIQY75K7V/ (opens in a new tab)