How severe is CVE-2024-9956?

CVE-2024-9956 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-9956 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-9956?

CVE-2024-9956 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-9956?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-9956 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-9956 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-50238.

When was CVE-2024-9956 published?

CVE-2024-9956 was published on 2024-10-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-9956

CVE-2024-9956 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-50238
Affected product: Google Chrome
Published: 2024-10-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Inappropriate implementation in WebAuthentication in Google Chrome on Android prior to 130.0.6723.58 allowed a local attacker to perform privilege escalation via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-9956?: Inappropriate implementation in WebAuthentication in Google Chrome on Android prior to 130.0.6723.58 allowed a local attacker to perform privilege escalation via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
How severe is CVE-2024-9956?: CVE-2024-9956 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-9956 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-9956?: CVE-2024-9956 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-9956?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-9956 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-9956 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-50238.
When was CVE-2024-9956 published?: CVE-2024-9956 was published on 2024-10-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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