CVE-2026-76035: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-76035 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Mac platforms prior to version 151.0.7922.169. It involves an inappropriate implementation in the Media component that allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability enables code execution beyond the browser's sandbox protections, posing a significant security risk. The issue affects Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.169 on Mac. There is no explicit patch status provided in the input, but a vendor advisory link is available for further details.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability arises from an inappropriate implementation in the Media component of Google Chrome on Mac systems before version 151.0.7922.169. It permits a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox environment by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. The sandbox escape increases the potential impact of exploitation by allowing code execution with fewer restrictions. The vulnerability is classified as high severity by Chromium security. No CVSS score or detailed remediation status is provided in the input data, but a vendor advisory is referenced.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote code execution outside the sandbox on affected Mac versions of Google Chrome, which can lead to full compromise of the browser process and potentially the underlying system. This elevates the risk of unauthorized actions and data breaches originating from malicious web content.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0826575033.html for current remediation guidance. Users should update Google Chrome on Mac to version 151.0.7922.169 or later once available to mitigate this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-76035: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-76035 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Mac platforms prior to version 151.0.7922.169. It involves an inappropriate implementation in the Media component that allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability enables code execution beyond the browser's sandbox protections, posing a significant security risk. The issue affects Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.169 on Mac. There is no explicit patch status provided in the input, but a vendor advisory link is available for further details.
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from an inappropriate implementation in the Media component of Google Chrome on Mac systems before version 151.0.7922.169. It permits a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox environment by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. The sandbox escape increases the potential impact of exploitation by allowing code execution with fewer restrictions. The vulnerability is classified as high severity by Chromium security. No CVSS score or detailed remediation status is provided in the input data, but a vendor advisory is referenced.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote code execution outside the sandbox on affected Mac versions of Google Chrome, which can lead to full compromise of the browser process and potentially the underlying system. This elevates the risk of unauthorized actions and data breaches originating from malicious web content.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0826575033.html for current remediation guidance. Users should update Google Chrome on Mac to version 151.0.7922.169 or later once available to mitigate this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-18T19:44:49.126Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0826575033.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a84c574c6e8be0332bb23ee
Added to database: 08/18/2026, 20:49:56 UTC
Last enriched: 08/18/2026, 21:05:49 UTC
Last updated: 08/18/2026, 21:25:02 UTC
Views: 3
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