Description
Improper state validation in Parser in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
Published: 2026-08-25
Score: 8.8 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Sandbox‑limited code execution
Action: Patch Now
AI Analysis

Impact

The flaw stems from an improper state validation in Google Chrome's Parser module. By loading a specially crafted HTML page, a remote attacker can cause the browser to execute arbitrary code within its sandbox environment. The weakness is categorized as CWE-754.

Affected Systems

All Chrome browsers built before version 152.0.7977.65 are affected. The issue originates in the core parsing logic shared across all platforms, so any installation of Chrome using that build is vulnerable.

Risk and Exploitability

The EPSS score of <1% indicates a low probability of exploitation, and the vulnerability is not listed in CISA KEV. The CVSS score of 8.8 indicates high severity. The attack vector is remote and requires a victim to visit a malicious web page in an affected Chrome version. Even though no public exploits are known, the window of exposure remains open until the browser is updated. Maintaining the default sandbox and site isolation features provides additional protection, but they do not eliminate the risk.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 26, 2026 at 14:53 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade Chrome to version 152.0.7977.65 or newer via the stable channel
  • Run the browser under a non‑administrative user account to limit potential impact if sandbox escape occurs
  • Use host‑based content filtering or site blocking to reduce exposure to crafted HTML pages

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 26, 2026 at 14:53 UTC.

Tracking

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Advisories
Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-4771-1 chromium security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-6482-1 chromium security update
History

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Remote Code Execution in Chrome's Parser via Improper State Validation

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Google
Google chrome
Vendors & Products Google
Google chrome

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0000

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Description Improper state validation in Parser in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
Weaknesses CWE-754
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Chrome

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-27T03:56:26.342Z

Reserved: 2026-08-25T06:08:36.344Z

Link: CVE-2026-79073

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-08-26T12:49:20.538Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-08-25T21:18:03.037

Modified: 2026-08-27T04:17:20.990

Link: CVE-2026-79073

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-26T15:00:07Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-754

    Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions