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CVE-2026-79045

HIGH · CVSS 8.8 EPSS 0.32%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-25 · Last synced 2026-09-18

CyberRota Analysis

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A type confusion vulnerability in the V8 engine of Google Chrome prior to version 152.0.7977.65 allows remote attackers to exploit this flaw through social engineering tactics, enabling them to read memory within the sandbox environment via a specially crafted HTML page. Although classified with low severity, organizations using affected versions of Chrome should prioritize updates to mitigate potential risks associated with memory exposure. Users and administrators should ensure they are running the latest version of Chrome to protect against this vulnerability.

CVE
CVE-2026-79045
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.8
EPSS
0.32%
Chrome

Original NVD Description

Type confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to read memory inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)

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