CVE-2026-95276: Improper input validation in Google Chrome
Improper input validation in Themes in Google Chrome prior to 154.0.8037.57 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via crafted network traffic. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-95276 is an input validation vulnerability in the Themes feature of Google Chrome before version 154.0.8037.57. It allows a remote attacker with control over the renderer process to potentially execute arbitrary code within the sandbox environment by sending specially crafted network traffic. This vulnerability is addressed in the stable channel update released by Google in version 154.0.8037.57.
Potential Impact
If exploited, an attacker who has already compromised the renderer process could execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox, potentially escalating their capabilities within the browser environment. The vulnerability does not allow direct remote compromise without prior renderer process control.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 154.0.8037.57 or later, where this vulnerability is patched. Refer to the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0856730748.html for more details.
CVE-2026-95276: Improper input validation in Google Chrome
Description
Improper input validation in Themes in Google Chrome prior to 154.0.8037.57 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via crafted network traffic. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.3high
Affected software
Chrome
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-95276 is an input validation vulnerability in the Themes feature of Google Chrome before version 154.0.8037.57. It allows a remote attacker with control over the renderer process to potentially execute arbitrary code within the sandbox environment by sending specially crafted network traffic. This vulnerability is addressed in the stable channel update released by Google in version 154.0.8037.57.
Potential Impact
If exploited, an attacker who has already compromised the renderer process could execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox, potentially escalating their capabilities within the browser environment. The vulnerability does not allow direct remote compromise without prior renderer process control.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 154.0.8037.57 or later, where this vulnerability is patched. Refer to the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0856730748.html for more details.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-22T05:06:56.896Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0856730748.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6abbf86957f14566d451c574
Added to database: 09/29/2026, 17:42:01 UTC
Last enriched: 09/29/2026, 18:26:23 UTC
Last updated: 09/29/2026, 18:37:06 UTC
Views: 3
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