How severe is CVE-2023-0140?

CVE-2023-0140 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-2023-0140 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-0140?

CVE-2023-0140 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0140?

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

When was CVE-2023-0140 published?

CVE-2023-0140 was published on 2023-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-0140

CVE-2023-0140 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% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Google Chrome
Published: 2023-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Inappropriate implementation in in File System API in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 109.0.5414.74 allowed a remote attacker to bypass file system restrictions via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-0140?: Inappropriate implementation in in File System API in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 109.0.5414.74 allowed a remote attacker to bypass file system restrictions via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)
How severe is CVE-2023-0140?: CVE-2023-0140 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-2023-0140 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-0140?: CVE-2023-0140 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0140?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-0140 published?: CVE-2023-0140 was published on 2023-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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