CVE-2026-76035

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Google Chrome Media Sandbox Escape Vulnerability

Publication date: 2026-08-18

Last updated on: 2026-08-24

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Inappropriate implementation in Media in Google Chrome on on Mac prior to 151.0.7922.169 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

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Published

2026-08-18

Last Modified

2026-08-24

Generated

2026-09-08

AI Q&A

2026-08-19

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-06

NVD

CVE-2026-76035

EUVD

EUVD-2026-61230

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
google	chrome	to 151.0.7922.169 (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 is a flaw in Google Chrome's Media component on Mac systems. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox by tricking a user into visiting a specially crafted HTML page. The issue is classified as an inappropriate implementation, meaning the code did not properly enforce security boundaries.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to Google Chrome on Mac prior to version 151.0.7922.169. To detect it, check your Chrome version by running: chrome://version/ in the browser address bar. If the version is below 151.0.7922.169, the system is vulnerable.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to run malicious code on your computer, bypassing normal security restrictions. This could lead to unauthorized access to your data, installation of malware, or further compromise of your system. Users on Mac with vulnerable Chrome versions are at risk.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via crafted HTML pages, which could lead to unauthorized data access or manipulation. Such code execution risks may violate GDPR's integrity and confidentiality requirements or HIPAA's safeguards for protected health information if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.169 or later to address the vulnerability.

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