CVE-2026-95274

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Improper Output Encoding in Google Chrome DevTools

Publication date: 2026-09-29

Last updated on: 2026-09-30

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Improper output encoding in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 154.0.8037.57 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

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Published

2026-09-29

Last Modified

2026-09-30

Generated

2026-10-19

AI Q&A

2026-09-29

EPSS Evaluated

2026-10-18

NVD

CVE-2026-95274

EUVD

EUVD-2026-89231

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
google	chrome	to 154.0.8037.57 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-116	The product prepares a structured message for communication with another component, but encoding or escaping of the data is either missing or done incorrectly. As a result, the intended structure of the message is not preserved.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves improper output encoding in Google Chrome's DevTools. A remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process could exploit this to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox by tricking a user into visiting a specially crafted HTML page.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves improper output encoding in DevTools in Google Chrome. Detection primarily requires checking the installed Chrome version. Use commands like 'google-chrome --version' or 'chromium-browser --version' to verify if your version is below 154.0.8037.57. If so, update immediately.

Impact Analysis

If you use an affected version of Chrome, an attacker could gain control over your system by exploiting this flaw. This could lead to data theft, installation of malware, or other malicious activities. Keeping Chrome updated is critical to mitigate this risk.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability does not directly affect compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, or similar standards as it pertains to a specific technical flaw in Chrome's DevTools. However, if exploited, it could lead to unauthorized code execution, potentially compromising user data and violating privacy regulations like GDPR or HIPAA depending on the context of use.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 154.0.8037.57 or later to address the vulnerability.

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