CVE-2026-79209: Type confusion in Google Chrome
Description
A type confusion vulnerability exists in the Animation component of Google Chrome prior to version 152.0.7977.65. This flaw allows a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code within the sandbox by crafting a malicious HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.8. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-79209 is a type confusion vulnerability in the Animation feature of Google Chrome versions before 152.0.7977.65. Exploiting this vulnerability could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox environment by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8, indicating network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state the patch or remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution within the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. However, no known exploits are currently reported in the wild.
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. Users should update to the latest Chrome version once the fix is officially released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T06:11:36.747Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a8df9deacd9273b49ac7215
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 20:23:58 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 22:22:14 UTC
Last updated: 10/04/2026, 18:53:18 UTC
Views: 32
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