CVE-2026-85046
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)
Actively exploited
- In the CISA exploited-vulnerabilities catalogue since Sep 4, 2026
- US federal agencies must remediate it by Sep 18, 2026 (BOD 22-01)
- Attacked 1 day before the vulnerability was made public
Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
Source: CISA KEV · Sep 21, 2026 Sep 14, 2026 Sep 9, 2026 Sep 8, 2026 Sep 4, 2026 Sep 4, 2026
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
| Vendors | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| chrome | < 152.0.7977.82 | |
| v8 | < 15.3.48 |
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