CVE-2026-126879: Google Chrome · Use After Free
Affects Google ChromeSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited : upgrade to 157.0.8103.78 as a priority.
Data as of 11 Nov 2026, 23:03 UTC
Rated Critical by the CNA (Chrome) · CVSS not yet scored by NVD
Thin evidence
One scorer or none- Patch
- Available – fixed in 157.0.8103.78
Exploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 11 Nov 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: 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 11 Nov 2026.
What to do
Upgrade Google Chrome to 157.0.8103.78.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| GoogleChrome | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
A fix for this vulnerability is available in Google Chrome version 157.0.8103.78. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the Layout component of Google Chrome prior to version 157.0.8103.78. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox by crafting a malicious HTML page. The issue is rated critical by Chromium security.