How severe is CVE-2012-4907?

CVE-2012-4907 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-4907 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4907?

CVE-2012-4907 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4907?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2012-4907 published?

CVE-2012-4907 was published on 2012-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4907

CVE-2012-4907 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Google Chrome
Published: 2012-09-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Google Chrome before 18.0.1025308 on Android does not properly restrict access from JavaScript code to Android APIs, which allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via a crafted web page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4907?: Google Chrome before 18.0.1025308 on Android does not properly restrict access from JavaScript code to Android APIs, which allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via a crafted web page.
How severe is CVE-2012-4907?: CVE-2012-4907 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-4907 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4907?: CVE-2012-4907 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4907?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-4907 published?: CVE-2012-4907 was published on 2012-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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