How severe is CVE-2012-4909?

CVE-2012-4909 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-4909 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4909?

CVE-2012-4909 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4909?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2012-4909 published?

CVE-2012-4909 was published on 2012-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4909

CVE-2012-4909 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Google Chrome
Published: 2012-09-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Google Chrome before 18.0.1025308 on Android allows remote attackers to obtain cookie information via a crafted application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4909?: Google Chrome before 18.0.1025308 on Android allows remote attackers to obtain cookie information via a crafted application.
How severe is CVE-2012-4909?: CVE-2012-4909 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-4909 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4909?: CVE-2012-4909 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4909?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4909 published?: CVE-2012-4909 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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