CVE-2026-78900

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Improper Input Validation in Google Chrome Leads to Code Execution

Publication date: 2026-08-25

Last updated on: 2026-08-27

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Improper input validation in Media in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

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Published

2026-08-25

Last Modified

2026-08-27

Generated

2026-09-15

AI Q&A

2026-08-26

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-13

NVD

CVE-2026-78900

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
google	chrome	to 152.0.7977.65 (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 an improper input validation issue in Google Chrome's Media component. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox by tricking a user into visiting a specially crafted HTML page. The attack leverages Chrome versions prior to 152.0.7977.65.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to Google Chrome versions prior to 152.0.7977.65. Detection involves checking the installed Chrome version. On Windows, run: wmic product where name='Google Chrome' get version. On Linux, run: google-chrome --version. If the version is below 152.0.7977.65, the system is vulnerable.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to run malicious code on your device, potentially stealing data, installing malware, or taking control of your system. It specifically bypasses Chrome's sandbox protections, increasing the risk of serious damage.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability does not directly affect compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, or other standards as no specific compliance implications are mentioned in the provided CVE details. The issue involves improper input validation leading to potential arbitrary code execution outside the sandbox, which may indirectly impact security controls but lacks explicit compliance-related consequences.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 152.0.7977.65 or later to address the vulnerability.

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