CVE-2025-12441VulnerabilityPublished 10 Nov 2025

CVE-2025-12441: Google Chrome · Out of bounds read

Affects Google ChromeSource CVE Database V5

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 4.3 Medium : upgrade to 142.0.7444.59 when convenient.

Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score

4.3Medium

How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.

EPSS: 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 10% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch: Available – fixed in 142.0.7444.59

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

Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: Required
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: Low
Integrity: None
Availability: None

Bold values are the worst case: easiest to exploit or largest impact.

Attack Vector: Network: The vulnerable component is bound to the network stack and the set of possible attackers extends beyond the other options listed, up to and including the entire Internet. Such a vulnerability is often termed 'remotely exploitable' and can be thought of as an attack being exploitable at the protocol level one or more network hops away (e.g., across one or more routers).
Attack Complexity: Low: Specialized access conditions or extenuating circumstances do not exist. An attacker can expect repeatable success against the vulnerable component.
Privileges Required: None: The attacker is unauthorized prior to attack, and therefore does not require any access to settings or files to carry out an attack.
User Interaction: Required: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability requires a user to take some action before the vulnerability can be exploited.
Scope: Unchanged: An exploited vulnerability can only affect resources managed by the same security authority. In this case, the vulnerable component and the impacted component are either the same, or both are managed by the same security authority.
Confidentiality: Low: There is some loss of confidentiality. Access to some restricted information is obtained, but the attacker does not have control over what information is obtained, or the amount or kind of loss is limited. The information disclosure does not cause a direct, serious loss to the impacted component.
Integrity: None: There is no loss of integrity within the impacted component.
Availability: None: There is no impact to availability within the impacted component.

Definitions: FIRST CVSS v3.1 specification.

Exploitation evidence

Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 10 Nov 2025
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 2026-10-25.

Disclosed: The CVE record is public on cve.org. Its publication is t = 0.
Detectable: A public nuclei template can find exposed instances, for defenders and attackers alike.
Weaponised: Public exploit code exists in Metasploit or Exploit-DB, or CISA SSVC reports a public proof of concept.
Exploited in the wild: CISA KEV lists it, CISA SSVC rates exploitation active, or a source reports attacks.
Observed by OffSeq Mirage: OffSeq Mirage honeypot sensors recorded attack traffic for this CVE, or found exposed hosts without attack traffic.

Moments are spaced evenly, not to scale; a dashed line marks a gap of six months or more. Deltas count from t = 0. Sources that give only a date (CISA KEV, Exploit-DB, or a time of exactly 00:00Z) read “same day” rather than hours. Metasploit modules carry the flaw’s disclosure date, not their release date, and nuclei templates carry no date, so both appear above but not on the timeline.

What to do

Upgrade Google Chrome to 142.0.7444.59.

Affected software

Product	Affected	Fixed in
Google Chrome	Affected =142.0.7444.59 <142.0.7444.59	Fixed in 142.0.7444.59

AI-suggested

The most effective mitigation is to update Google Chrome to version 142.0.7444.59 or later, which contains the patch for this vulnerability. Organizations should enforce browser update policies to ensure all endpoints run the latest secure versions. Network-level protections such as web filtering and blocking access to known malicious sites can reduce exposure. Employing endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools to monitor for unusual browser behavior or memory access patterns may help detect exploitation attempts. Security teams should educate users about the risks of visiting untrusted websites and encourage cautious browsing habits. Additionally, organizations should monitor threat intelligence feeds for any emerging exploit code targeting this vulnerability. For high-risk environments, consider using browser isolation technologies to contain potential attacks. Regular vulnerability scanning and penetration testing can help identify unpatched systems and validate mitigation effectiveness.

Description

Out of bounds read in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 142.0.7444.59 allowed a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory read via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

Impact

For European organizations, the primary impact of CVE-2025-12441 is the potential leakage of sensitive information through memory disclosure. This could include user credentials, session tokens, or other confidential data processed by the browser. Organizations with employees who frequently browse the internet, especially those in sectors handling sensitive data such as finance, healthcare, and government, are at risk. The vulnerability could be exploited by attackers hosting malicious web content or compromising legitimate websites to serve crafted pages. While the vulnerability does not directly allow system compromise, the information disclosure could facilitate further targeted attacks or social engineering campaigns. The widespread use of Google Chrome across Europe means a large attack surface exists, particularly in countries with high Chrome market share and significant digital infrastructure. The absence of known exploits reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the threat, especially as attackers may develop exploits over time.

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