CVE-2026-106346: Improper state validation in Google Chrome
Description
Improper state validation in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 155.0.8059.39 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is due to improper state validation in the DevTools component of Google Chrome before version 155.0.8059.39. An attacker can exploit this flaw by crafting a malicious HTML page that, when loaded, may lead to arbitrary code execution inside the browser's sandbox environment. The issue was assigned a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8, reflecting its high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and full impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Google has addressed this vulnerability in the stable channel update released on October 6, 2026.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the sandboxed environment of Chrome's DevTools, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This could lead to unauthorized actions or data exposure within the sandbox context. However, exploitation requires user interaction (loading a crafted HTML page). No known active exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available in Google Chrome version 155.0.8059.39. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-06T16:36:02.650Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_086471744.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6ac546542cdf04f656d49e2d
Added to database: 10/06/2026, 19:04:52 UTC
Last enriched: 10/06/2026, 21:03:33 UTC
Last updated: 10/07/2026, 04:04:08 UTC
Views: 3
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