CVE-2026-79073: Improper state validation in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-79073 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome's parser that allows remote attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. It affects Chrome versions prior to 152.0.7977.65. The vulnerability involves improper state validation in the parser component. No known exploits are reported in the wild. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state the patch or remediation status.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from improper state validation in the HTML parser of Google Chrome before version 152.0.7977.65. Exploiting this flaw could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox environment by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. 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. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation details.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution within the sandboxed environment of the browser, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. However, no active exploits have been reported in the wild so far.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html for current remediation guidance. Until official confirmation, users should update to the latest Chrome version once available to mitigate this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T06:08:36.344Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a8df9cdacd9273b49ac6fe1
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 20:23:41 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 23:37:05 UTC
Last updated: 10/08/2026, 06:48:19 UTC
Views: 28
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