CVE-2025-8010: Google Chrome · Type Confusion
Affects Google ChromeSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High : upgrade to 138.0.7204.168 soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 27% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 138.0.7204.168
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 22 Jul 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade google/chrome to 138.0.7204.168.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Googlegoogle/chromepkg:deb/google/chromeOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2025-8010, organizations should immediately update Google Chrome to version 138.0.7204.168 or later, where the vulnerability is addressed. If immediate patching is not feasible, consider deploying browser security controls such as disabling JavaScript execution on untrusted sites via browser extensions or enterprise policies. Implement network-level protections like web filtering to block access to known malicious domains and URLs. Enhance user awareness training to recognize phishing attempts and avoid clicking suspicious links. Monitor endpoint and network logs for unusual browser behavior or crashes that could indicate exploitation attempts. Employ application sandboxing and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to detect and contain potential compromises. Regularly review and update incident response plans to include scenarios involving browser-based exploits. Finally, maintain an inventory of browser versions in use across the organization to ensure timely patch management.
Description
Type Confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 138.0.7204.168 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)