How severe is CVE-2022-2622?

CVE-2022-2622 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-2622 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-2622?

CVE-2022-2622 primarily affects Google Chrome. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2622?

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

When was CVE-2022-2622 published?

CVE-2022-2622 was published on 2022-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-2622

CVE-2022-2622 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Google Chrome
Published: 2022-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Safe Browsing in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 104.0.5112.79 allowed a remote attacker to bypass download restrictions via a crafted file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-2622?: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Safe Browsing in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 104.0.5112.79 allowed a remote attacker to bypass download restrictions via a crafted file.
How severe is CVE-2022-2622?: CVE-2022-2622 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-2622 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-2622?: CVE-2022-2622 primarily affects Google Chrome. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2622?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-2622 published?: CVE-2022-2622 was published on 2022-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:37:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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