CVE-2026-15769

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Linux Toolkit Theming Sandbox Escape in Google Chrome

Publication date: 2026-07-14

Last updated on: 2026-07-15

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Linux Toolkit Theming in Google Chrome on Linux prior to 150.0.7871.125 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

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Published

2026-07-14

Last Modified

2026-07-15

Generated

2026-08-04

AI Q&A

2026-07-15

EPSS Evaluated

2026-08-02

NVD

CVE-2026-15769

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
google	chrome	to 150.0.7871.125 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-20	The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves insufficient validation of untrusted input in Linux Toolkit Theming within Google Chrome on Linux. It allows a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the sandbox and execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted HTML page.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to Google Chrome on Linux and involves insufficient validation in theming. Detection requires checking the Chrome version and monitoring for suspicious renderer process activity. No direct commands are provided in the context to detect this issue.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain control over your system by escaping the browser sandbox. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, installation of malware, or further network compromise.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to data breaches, which may violate GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health information privacy) requirements. Organizations affected by such breaches may face legal penalties and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 150.0.7871.125 or later to address the vulnerability.

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