CVE-2022-0097

CVE-2022-0097 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Inappropriate implementation in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 97.0.4692.71 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to to potentially allow extension to escape the sandbox via a crafted HTML page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-0097?
Inappropriate implementation in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 97.0.4692.71 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to to potentially allow extension to escape the sandbox via a crafted HTML page.
How severe is CVE-2022-0097?
CVE-2022-0097 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-0097 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-0097?
CVE-2022-0097 primarily affects Google Chrome. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0097?
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-2022-0097 published?
CVE-2022-0097 was published on 2022-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

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