CVE-2026-79236: Type confusion in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-79236 is a high-severity type confusion vulnerability in the V8 JavaScript engine used by Google Chrome. It affects versions prior to 152.0.7977.65 and allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the browser sandbox via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating a significant risk if exploited. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a type confusion flaw in the V8 engine of Google Chrome before version 152.0.7977.65. An attacker can exploit this flaw by delivering a specially crafted HTML page that triggers arbitrary code execution inside the sandboxed environment of the browser. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires no privileges and low complexity but requires user interaction. The impact includes full confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise within the sandbox.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code inside the Chrome sandbox, potentially leading to full compromise of the browser process's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could enable further attacks or data theft within the browser context.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vendor advisory URL is provided but does not explicitly state the availability of a patch or official fix. Since the vulnerability affects versions prior to 152.0.7977.65, updating to version 152.0.7977.65 or later is recommended if confirmed by the vendor advisory. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T06:12:13.193Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a8df9e3acd9273b49ac7290
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 20:24:03 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 21:52:17 UTC
Last updated: 10/08/2026, 06:48:19 UTC
Views: 34
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