Vulnerability Description
Type confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.82 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox 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 | < 152.0.7977.82 | |
| V8 | < 15.3.48 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/542403045Permissions Required
- https://github.com/Serotav/Writeups/blob/77556c57999805fa7815a114da51d91cf24fbeaExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/v8/v8/commit/e0562d87ad9c17042b581582c99237d798572e67Patch
- https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49570669Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://serotav.github.io/Writeups/v8/when-sorting-leads-to-confusion/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-US Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-85046?
CVE-2026-85046 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Type confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.82 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
How severe is CVE-2026-85046?
CVE-2026-85046 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-2026-85046?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome, Google V8.