Description
Improper input validation in Chromecast in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Critical)
Published: 2026-08-25
Score: 8.3 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Code Execution
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

Improper input validation – a type of weakness identified as CWE‑20 – in Chrome's Chromecast component allows a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to trigger arbitrary code execution outside the sandbox by serving a crafted HTML page. This flaw can lead to full control of the victim machine, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The Chromium security team rated the vulnerability as Critical.

Affected Systems

Google Chrome versions prior to 152.0.7977.65 are affected. The CVE does not specify which operating systems are impacted, but the vulnerability applies to all instances of Chrome on any OS that run the browser.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score is 8.3, indicating high severity. The EPSS score is < 1% (0.00253) and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, yet the Chromium security severity of Critical and the potential for code execution outside the sandbox point to a serious risk. If an attacker can deliver a crafted HTML page and has compromised or gained control over the renderer process, they could execute arbitrary code. The likely attack vector is a web‑based exploit, contingent on the attacker achieving renderer process compromise.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 26, 2026 at 21:41 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update Google Chrome to version 152.0.7977.65 or later
  • Enable automatic updates or regularly check for Chrome security patches
  • Check the vendor’s website or support channels for any additional advisories or updates

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 26, 2026 at 21:41 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

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

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


Thu, 27 Aug 2026 01:30:00 +0000

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0000

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Title Remote Code Execution via Improper Input Validation in Chrome's Chromecast

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0000

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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H'}


Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:30:00 +0000

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Title Remote Code Execution via Improper Input Validation in Chrome's Chromecast

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:15:00 +0000

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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 input validation in Chromecast in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Critical)
Weaknesses CWE-20
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Chrome

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-27T03:57:51.144Z

Reserved: 2026-08-25T06:09:53.033Z

Link: CVE-2026-79121

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-08-26T16:11:52.047Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-08-25T21:18:07.210

Modified: 2026-08-27T04:17:24.740

Link: CVE-2026-79121

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-26T21:45:03Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-20

    Improper Input Validation