CVE-2026-118340
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CVE-2026-118340 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.6/10 on the CVSS scale. Memory corruption in Skia in Google Chrome prior to 156.0.8078.73 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High). EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Memory corruption in Skia in Google Chrome prior to 156.0.8078.73 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | >= 156.0.8078.73, < 156.0.8078.73 |
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Timeline
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- Status
- Undergoing Analysis
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