Type Confusion Vulnerability in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-8540

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Chrome
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 May 2026

What is CVE-2026-8540?

A type confusion vulnerability exists in the V8 JavaScript engine utilized by Google Chrome. This flaw could enable a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within a sandboxed environment through the delivery of a specially crafted HTML page. Users are advised to update their browsers to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Chrome 148.0.7778.168

References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-chan...
https://issues.chromium.org/issues/496627235

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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