How severe is CVE-2022-0801?

CVE-2022-0801 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-0801 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-0801?

CVE-2022-0801 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0801?

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

When was CVE-2022-0801 published?

CVE-2022-0801 was published on 2023-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-0801

CVE-2022-0801 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Google Chrome
Published: 2023-01-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Inappropriate implementation in HTML parser in Google Chrome prior to 99.0.4844.51 allowed a remote attacker to bypass XSS preventions via a crafted HTML page. (Chrome security severity: Medium)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-0801?: Inappropriate implementation in HTML parser in Google Chrome prior to 99.0.4844.51 allowed a remote attacker to bypass XSS preventions via a crafted HTML page. (Chrome security severity: Medium)
How severe is CVE-2022-0801?: CVE-2022-0801 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-0801 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-0801?: CVE-2022-0801 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0801?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-0801 published?: CVE-2022-0801 was published on 2023-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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