Type Confusion Vulnerability in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-85046

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Chrome
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 September 2026

What is CVE-2026-85046?

A type confusion vulnerability has been identified in the V8 JavaScript engine of Google Chrome. Prior to version 152.0.7977.82, this flaw allows malicious attackers to execute arbitrary code within the browser's sandbox environment by crafting a specially designed HTML page. This vulnerability poses significant risks to user data and system security, allowing attackers to break out of the sandbox protections put in place by the browser.

Affected Version(s)

Chrome 152.0.7977.82

References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/09/stable-chan...
https://issues.chromium.org/issues/542403045

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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