Vulnerability in Google Chrome
CVE-2023-2939
Insufficient data validation in Installer in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 114.0.5735.90 allowed a local attacker to perform privilege escalation via crafted symbolic link. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
EPSS: 0.005 (37.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Google Chrome — versions 114.0.5735.90
- Microsoft Windows
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- chrome-cve-admin@google.com (Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)
- chrome-cve-admin@google.com (Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory)
- chrome-cve-admin@google.com
- chrome-cve-admin@google.com
- chrome-cve-admin@google.com
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-2939?
- CVE-2023-2939 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-05-30.
- How severe is CVE-2023-2939?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2023-2939 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.