CVE-2026-102323: Type confusion in Google Chrome
Type confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 154.0.8037.92 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-102323 is a type confusion vulnerability in the V8 engine used by Google Chrome versions before 154.0.8037.92. This flaw permits remote code execution inside the sandbox environment when a user visits a maliciously crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is rated high severity by Chromium security. Google has released a stable channel update to fix this issue as detailed in their official advisory.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the Chrome sandbox remotely, potentially compromising the security of the affected system. The sandbox containment limits the scope of impact but does not eliminate the risk of code execution.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 154.0.8037.92 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed. The vendor advisory confirms an official fix is available. No additional mitigation steps are required beyond applying the update.
CVE-2026-102323: Type confusion in Google Chrome
Description
Type confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 154.0.8037.92 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Chrome
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-102323 is a type confusion vulnerability in the V8 engine used by Google Chrome versions before 154.0.8037.92. This flaw permits remote code execution inside the sandbox environment when a user visits a maliciously crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is rated high severity by Chromium security. Google has released a stable channel update to fix this issue as detailed in their official advisory.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the Chrome sandbox remotely, potentially compromising the security of the affected system. The sandbox containment limits the scope of impact but does not eliminate the risk of code execution.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 154.0.8037.92 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed. The vendor advisory confirms an official fix is available. No additional mitigation steps are required beyond applying the update.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-28T21:44:55.460Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_01807488085.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6abc21de680226ef68400658
Added to database: 09/29/2026, 20:38:54 UTC
Last enriched: 09/29/2026, 20:51:40 UTC
Last updated: 09/30/2026, 03:03:21 UTC
Views: 7
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