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CVE-2026-121071

CRITICALCVSS 9.6/10EPSS 0.35%

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CVE-2026-121071 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.6/10 on the CVSS scale. Incorrect authorization in FileSystem in Google Chrome prior to 157.0.8103.38 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High). EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Incorrect authorization in FileSystem in Google Chrome prior to 157.0.8103.38 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
9.6/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.35%

28.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GoogleChrome< 157.0.8103.38

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-121071?
Incorrect authorization in FileSystem in Google Chrome prior to 157.0.8103.38 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
How severe is CVE-2026-121071?
CVE-2026-121071 has a CVSS score of 9.6/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-121071?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST