CVE-2026-121168
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CVE-2026-121168 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper resource exposure in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 157.0.8103.38 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low). EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Improper resource exposure in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 157.0.8103.38 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 157.0.8103.38 |
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/11/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/553161888Permissions Required
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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