Use After Free Vulnerability in Google Chrome Browser
CVE-2026-19151

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Chrome
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 August 2026

What is CVE-2026-19151?

A use after free vulnerability exists in the V8 component of Google Chrome, which can be exploited by a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within a sandbox environment. This occurs through the delivery of specially crafted HTML content, which can trigger the vulnerability in affected versions of the browser, specifically those prior to 151.0.7922.109. It highlights the need for users to keep their browsers updated and vigilant against potential exploits.

Affected Version(s)

Chrome 151.0.7922.109

References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-chan...
https://issues.chromium.org/issues/530663440

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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