CVE-2020-16013

KEVGoogle Chromium V8 Incorrect Implementation Vulnerabililty

Description

Google Chromium V8 Engine contains an inappropriate implementation vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability could affect multiple web browsers that utilize Chromium, including, but not limited to, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera.

Inappropriate implementation in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 86.0.4240.198 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.

CVSS 3.1 vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

PublishedJan 8, 2021

Last modifiedJun 17, 2026

Added to KEVNov 3, 2021

Remediation dueMay 3, 2022

References

chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/11/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_11.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
crbug.com/1147206Permissions RequiredVendor Advisory
cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-16013US Government Resource

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Risk assessment · High

Actively exploited. Patch immediately.

Exploitation: Confirmed in the wild (CISA KEV)
Federal remediation deadline: Overdue by 1637 days
CVSS: 8.8 HIGH
EPSS (30-day exploit probability): 2.8% · top 14% of all CVEs
Weakness: CWE-787
Attack vector: Network, remotely reachable

Recommended actions

1.Apply updates per vendor instructions.
2.Treat as emergency change: patch or isolate internet-facing instances first.
3.Review exposure: confirm which instances are reachable from the internet and restrict access until patched.
4.Hunt for compromise: review logs for the disclosure window, not just from the patch date.

Assessment is derived automatically from the live signals above; verify against your own asset inventory.