CVE-2026-79266: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-79266 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the DevTools component of Google Chrome prior to version 152.0.7977.65. This flaw allows a remote attacker, through social engineering and a crafted Chrome extension, to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox environment. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.8. No official remediation level or patch details are explicitly provided in the input, but a vendor advisory link is available for further information.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the DevTools feature of Google Chrome versions before 152.0.7977.65. Exploitation requires user interaction via social engineering and a malicious Chrome extension to achieve arbitrary code execution inside the sandbox. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandboxed environment of Chrome, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The attack requires user interaction and social engineering to deliver a crafted Chrome extension.
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 and administrators should monitor this advisory for updates and apply any official fixes once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T06:12:50.367Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a8df9eaacd9273b49ac7397
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 20:24:10 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 21:37:17 UTC
Last updated: 10/10/2026, 18:48:22 UTC
Views: 28
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