Urgent Warning for All Google Chrome Users: CERT-In Issues High-Risk Alert Over Critical Vulnerabilities
November 23, 2025 – BNN Cyber Desk
India’s national cybersecurity watchdog, CERT-In, has sounded a red alert for hundreds of millions of Google Chrome users worldwide, warning that multiple high-severity flaws in the browser could allow hackers to remotely hijack systems and execute malicious code without any user interaction.
In its latest advisory (CIVN-2025-0330), the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team has flagged two dangerous vulnerabilities tracked as:
- CVE-2025-13223
- CVE-2025-13224
Both are classified as High Risk and stem from a “Type Confusion” bug in Chrome’s powerful V8 JavaScript and WebAssembly engine — the very heart that runs modern web pages.
How Serious Is the Threat?
A “Type Confusion” flaw occurs when the browser mistakenly treats one type of data as another. Attackers can exploit this confusion to:
- Corrupt system memory
- Crash critical services
- Execute arbitrary code remotely
- Potentially take full control of the victim’s device
Worryingly, Google has already confirmed that CVE-2025-13223 is being actively exploited in the wild, meaning real-world attacks are already happening.
Which Chrome Versions Are Vulnerable?
If you’re running any version before the ones listed below, your system is at immediate risk:
| Platform | Vulnerable Versions | Safe Version (Update Now) |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | Before 142.0.7444.175/.176 | 142.0.7444.175 or 142.0.7444.176 |
| macOS | Before 142.0.7444.176 | 142.0.7444.176 or later |
| Linux | Before 142.0.7444.175 | 142.0.7444.175 or later |
How to Protect Yourself — Update in 60 Seconds
- Open Google Chrome
- Click the three-dot menu → Help → About Google Chrome
- Chrome will automatically check and download the latest secure version
- Relaunch the browser when prompted
The update patches both vulnerabilities and is already rolling out globally.
CERT-In strongly urges all users — individuals, businesses, and government organizations — to apply the update immediately, especially those on Windows, macOS, and Linux systems.
With cyberattacks growing more sophisticated by the day, this is one update you cannot afford to delay. Stay safe — update Chrome now!
