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CVE-2022-0120

6.5 · MEDIUM

Inappropriate implementation in Passwords in Google Chrome prior to 97.0.4692.71 allowed a remote attacker to potentially leak cross-origin data via a malicious website.

Published Feb 12, 2022CWE-346EPSS 0.75%

Overview

CVE-2022-0120 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 12, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Inappropriate implementation in Passwords in Google Chrome prior to 97.0.4692.71 allowed a remote attacker to potentially leak cross-origin data via a malicious website.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-0120?

CVE-2022-0120 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 12, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2022-0120?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-0120?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2022-0120?

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