CVE-2026-14431: Type Confusion in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-14431 is a high-severity type confusion vulnerability in the V8 engine of Google Chrome prior to version 150.0.7871.46. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability affects Chrome desktop versions before 150.0.7871.46. There is no explicit vendor advisory stating the patch status, but the affected version is identified as exactly 150.0.7871.46, implying that this version is vulnerable or related to the fix. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a type confusion issue in the V8 JavaScript engine used by Google Chrome. It affects versions prior to 150.0.7871.46 and enables remote code execution inside the sandbox environment via a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified as high severity by Chromium security. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation level. The affected version is listed as exactly 150.0.7871.46, which suggests that this version is relevant to the vulnerability, but the exact fixed version is not clearly stated.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome. This could lead to unauthorized actions within the browser context, potentially compromising user data or browser integrity. However, no exploits in the wild have been reported so far.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0175352312.html for current remediation guidance. Users should update to the latest Chrome version once a fix is officially released. Until then, exercise caution when visiting untrusted websites.
CVE-2026-14431: Type Confusion in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-14431 is a high-severity type confusion vulnerability in the V8 engine of Google Chrome prior to version 150.0.7871.46. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability affects Chrome desktop versions before 150.0.7871.46. There is no explicit vendor advisory stating the patch status, but the affected version is identified as exactly 150.0.7871.46, implying that this version is vulnerable or related to the fix. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a type confusion issue in the V8 JavaScript engine used by Google Chrome. It affects versions prior to 150.0.7871.46 and enables remote code execution inside the sandbox environment via a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified as high severity by Chromium security. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation level. The affected version is listed as exactly 150.0.7871.46, which suggests that this version is relevant to the vulnerability, but the exact fixed version is not clearly stated.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome. This could lead to unauthorized actions within the browser context, potentially compromising user data or browser integrity. However, no exploits in the wild have been reported so far.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0175352312.html for current remediation guidance. Users should update to the latest Chrome version once a fix is officially released. Until then, exercise caution when visiting untrusted websites.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-01T21:37:35.658Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0175352312.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a459a0d27e9c7971943c1fa
Added to database: 07/01/2026, 22:51:57 UTC
Last enriched: 07/01/2026, 23:06:33 UTC
Last updated: 07/01/2026, 23:11:17 UTC
Views: 3
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