CVE-2026-79236

Analyzed Analyzed - Analysis Complete

Type Confusion in Google Chrome

Publication date: 2026-08-25

Last updated on: 2026-08-27

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Type confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

CVSS Scores

EPSS Scores

Probability:
Percentile:

Meta Information

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-2026-79236

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
google	chrome	to 152.0.7977.65 (exc)

Helpful Resources

Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-843	The product allocates or initializes a resource such as a pointer, object, or variable using one type, but it later accesses that resource using a type that is incompatible with the original type.

Attack-Flow Graph

Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a type confusion issue in V8, the JavaScript engine used by Google Chrome. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the Chrome sandbox by tricking a user into visiting a specially crafted HTML page. The issue was present in Chrome versions before 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 Linux, run: google-chrome --version. On Windows, check via 'Programs and Features' or run: wmic product where name='Google Chrome' get 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 browser session. Since it occurs within the sandbox, it may be harder to detect but still poses significant risks.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows remote code execution inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page, which could lead to unauthorized data access or manipulation. Such breaches may violate GDPR's data protection requirements or HIPAA's safeguards for protected health information if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 152.0.7977.65 or later to address the type confusion vulnerability in V8.

Hi! I’m here to help you understand CVE-2026-79236. Ask me anything about the vulnerability, its impact, or mitigation strategies.

0/70