CVE-2026-106341: Type confusion in Google Chrome
Description
A type confusion vulnerability in the V8 JavaScript engine of Google Chrome prior to version 155.0.8059.39 allows a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code within the browser sandbox via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.8. It affects versions before 155.0.8059.39. Google has published an advisory indicating a stable channel update addressing this issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-106341 is a type confusion vulnerability in the V8 engine used by Google Chrome. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability affects Chrome versions prior to 155.0.8059.39. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.8, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Google has released a stable channel update to fix this issue as per their official advisory.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution within the sandbox environment of the browser, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The attack requires user interaction but no privileges or complex conditions, making it a significant risk for users running vulnerable Chrome versions.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 155.0.8059.39 or later, where this vulnerability is patched. The vendor advisory confirms that a stable channel update is available to remediate this issue. Applying this official update is the recommended mitigation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-06T16:35:50.833Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_086471744.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ac546542cdf04f656d49e28
Added to database: 10/06/2026, 19:04:52 UTC
Last enriched: 10/06/2026, 21:18:11 UTC
Last updated: 10/06/2026, 23:48:18 UTC
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