CVE-2026-8542
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CVE-2026-8542 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Use after free in Core in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 148.0.7778.168 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High). EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Use after free in Core in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 148.0.7778.168 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 148.0.7778.168 |
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_12.htmlProduct, Vendor Advisory
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/497066659Permissions Required
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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