Vulnerability Description
Type Confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 144.0.7559.132 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
CVSS Score
8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 144.0.7559.132 | |
| Apple | Macos | - |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | - |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/02/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/479726070Permissions Required
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-1862Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-1862?
CVE-2026-1862 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Type Confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 144.0.7559.132 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
How severe is CVE-2026-1862?
CVE-2026-1862 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-1862?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome, Apple Macos, Linux Linux Kernel, Microsoft Windows.