Description
Use after free in Script in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
Published: 2026-08-25
Score: 8.8 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Remote code execution inside the Chrome sandbox
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

Google Chrome has a use‑after‑free vulnerability affecting the Script module in versions prior to 152.0.7977.65. A remote attacker can supply a specially crafted HTML page that triggers the flaw and allows arbitrary code to run within the browser sandbox. Because the execution occurs in the sandbox, the attacker can modify or read browsing data, inject malicious scripts, or potentially escape the sandbox if additional flaws exist. The Chromium team classified it as a high‑severity issue.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability applies to the Google Chrome desktop browser running any version earlier than 152.0.7977.65. All users of the stable channel who have not yet updated to the 152.0.7977.65 release or newer are affected.

Risk and Exploitability

EPSS scores are not available, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Nonetheless, the flaw permits remote code execution via a malicious web page that a user can open or be redirected to. The CVSS score of 8.8 indicates high severity, and the risk to users remains significant until the patch is applied. The exploit can be triggered by a user visiting an attacker‑controlled site or by a drive‑by‑download of malicious content.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 26, 2026 at 03:02 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update Google Chrome to version 152.0.7977.65 or later to contain the fix.
  • If an immediate update is not possible, close the browser and avoid navigating to untrusted web pages until the patch is applied.
  • Enable Chrome's Safe Browsing and consider using a corporate browser policy that blocks suspicious content while waiting for the update.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 26, 2026 at 03:02 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 04:15:00 +0000

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

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 03:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Remote Code Execution via Use‑After‑Free in Chrome Script Module

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:30:00 +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'}


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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Use after free in Script in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
Weaknesses CWE-416
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Chrome

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-27T03:56:09.058Z

Reserved: 2026-08-25T06:11:14.389Z

Link: CVE-2026-79195

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-08-26T00:00:39.316Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-08-25T21:18:13.250

Modified: 2026-08-27T04:17:43.540

Link: CVE-2026-79195

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-26T04:00:04Z

Weaknesses