CVE-2026-76040
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CVE-2026-76040 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Use after free in Browser in Google Chrome on on Mac prior to 151.0.7922.169 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High). EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Use after free in Browser in Google Chrome on on Mac prior to 151.0.7922.169 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 151.0.7922.169 |
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0826575033.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/534862220Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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