How severe is CVE-2019-13762?

CVE-2019-13762 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-13762 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-13762?

CVE-2019-13762 primarily affects Google Chrome. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-13762?

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

When was CVE-2019-13762 published?

CVE-2019-13762 was published on 2019-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-13762

CVE-2019-13762 is a low-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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-667.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-667
Affected product: Google Chrome
Published: 2019-12-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Insufficient policy enforcement in downloads in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 79.0.3945.79 allowed a local attacker to spoof downloaded files via local code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-13762?: Insufficient policy enforcement in downloads in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 79.0.3945.79 allowed a local attacker to spoof downloaded files via local code.
How severe is CVE-2019-13762?: CVE-2019-13762 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-13762 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-13762?: CVE-2019-13762 primarily affects Google Chrome. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-13762?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-13762 published?: CVE-2019-13762 was published on 2019-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:31:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_for_scientific_computing:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_for_scientific_computing:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*

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