CVE-2026-121211
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CVE-2026-121211 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Use after free in PowerBookmarks in Google Chrome prior to 157.0.8103.38 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process and leveraged social engineering to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted Chrome extension. (Chromium security severity: High). EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Use after free in PowerBookmarks in Google Chrome prior to 157.0.8103.38 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process and leveraged social engineering to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted Chrome extension. (Chromium security severity: High)
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | >= 157.0.8103.38, < 157.0.8103.38 |
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Timeline
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- Status
- Undergoing Analysis
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