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CVE-2026-118316

Improper input validation in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 156.0.8078.73 allowed a remote attacker…

Risk score
63/100
CVSS
9.6 v3.1
Published
27 Oct 2026

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What to know

What it is
A flaw in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 156.0.8078.73 allows a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. This could lead to the attacker gaining control of the user's system.
Affected
{'product': 'Google Chrome', 'version': 'prior to 156.0.8078.73'}
Fix
Check the linked advisory for the concrete fix, but as a minimum, upgrade to version 156.0.8078.73 or later.
Exploitation
No known exploitation

Why it is Amber

  • CVSS 9.6 critical
  • Remotely exploitable without logging in

References

Original description

Improper input validation in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 156.0.8078.73 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

Last activity 27 Oct 2026. Patch Forecast updates every hour.