Vulnerability Description
Privilege elevation in Import in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.173 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted file. (Chromium security severity: High)
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/513757918
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-76018?
CVE-2026-76018 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Privilege elevation in Import in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.173 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted f...
How severe is CVE-2026-76018?
CVE-2026-76018 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-2026-76018?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.