CVE-2026-15770

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Uninitialized Use in Google Chrome V8

Publication date: 2026-07-14

Last updated on: 2026-07-15

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Uninitialized Use in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 150.0.7871.125 allowed a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory 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-2026-15770

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-457	The code uses a variable that has not been initialized, leading to unpredictable or unintended results.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves an uninitialized use in V8, the JavaScript engine used by Google Chrome. It allows a remote attacker to access potentially sensitive information from process memory by tricking a user into visiting a specially crafted HTML page.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves uninitialized memory use in Google Chrome's V8 engine. Detection primarily requires checking the installed Chrome version. Run chrome://version/ in the browser to see the version. If it is below 150.0.7871.125, the system is vulnerable. No specific network commands are provided for detection.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to steal sensitive data from your device, such as passwords, cookies, or other private information stored in memory. This could lead to identity theft, unauthorized account access, or further attacks.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal or health data, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection and confidentiality. Organizations may face legal penalties and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 150.0.7871.125 or later immediately. This can be done through the browser's built-in update mechanism or by downloading the latest version from Google's official site. Restart the browser after updating to ensure the patch is applied.

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