CVE-2026-126899
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CVE-2026-126899 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Use after free in Elements in Google Chrome prior to 157.0.8103.78 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High). EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Use after free in Elements in Google Chrome prior to 157.0.8103.78 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to execute arbitrary code inside 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 | >= 157.0.8103.78, < 157.0.8103.78 |
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Timeline
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- Status
- Undergoing Analysis
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