How severe is CVE-2024-5843?

CVE-2024-5843 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-2024-5843 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-5843?

CVE-2024-5843 primarily affects Google Chrome. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5843?

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

Does CVE-2024-5843 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-5843 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46989.

When was CVE-2024-5843 published?

CVE-2024-5843 was published on 2024-06-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-5843

CVE-2024-5843 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-843.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-46989
Weakness: CWE-843
Affected product: Google Chrome
Published: 2024-06-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Inappropriate implementation in Downloads in Google Chrome prior to 126.0.6478.54 allowed a remote attacker to obfuscate security UI via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-5843?: Inappropriate implementation in Downloads in Google Chrome prior to 126.0.6478.54 allowed a remote attacker to obfuscate security UI via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
How severe is CVE-2024-5843?: CVE-2024-5843 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-2024-5843 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-5843?: CVE-2024-5843 primarily affects Google Chrome. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5843?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-5843 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-5843 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46989.
When was CVE-2024-5843 published?: CVE-2024-5843 was published on 2024-06-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:39:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:40:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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