Description
Improper input validation in ANGLE in Google Chrome on on Mac prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code outside 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: Remote Code Execution
Action: Patch Immediately
AI Analysis

Impact

Improper input validation in ANGLE—a graphics abstraction layer used by Google Chrome—allows an attacker to trick the browser into accepting a specially crafted HTML page that can potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox. This flaw arises from a failure to correctly check input boundaries, corresponding to CWE‑20. The impact is the possible compromise of system integrity and confidentiality when a user loads the malicious page.

Affected Systems

Google Chrome on macOS versions prior to 152.0.7977.65 is affected. A crafted HTML page presented to a user can trigger the vulnerability; no other platforms or extensions are mentioned.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 8.8 indicates high severity, while Chromium’s internal rating is medium, and the EPSS score is under 1%, indicating a low probability of exploitation. It is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. The attack requires remote delivery of a fabricated HTML page, likely via a malicious website or phishing link, and relies on the browser parsing the page in a normal user session.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 26, 2026 at 18:18 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update Google Chrome on macOS to version 152.0.7977.65 or newer.
  • Enable automatic browser updates so future security releases are installed promptly.
  • Until the patch is applied, avoid opening HTML pages from untrusted sources and consider using a separate, less privileged browser profile for risky browsing.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 26, 2026 at 18:18 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

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Apple
Apple macos
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Apple
Apple macos

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title ANGLE Input Validation Flaw in Chrome Allows Remote Code Execution on macOS

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +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 00:45:00 +0000

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

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title ANGLE Input Validation Flaw in Chrome Allows Remote Code Execution on macOS

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Improper input validation in ANGLE in Google Chrome on on Mac prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
Weaknesses CWE-20
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Chrome

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-27T03:56:50.493Z

Reserved: 2026-08-25T06:12:04.709Z

Link: CVE-2026-79230

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-08-26T14:13:50.833Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-08-25T21:18:17.183

Modified: 2026-08-31T18:22:11.767

Link: CVE-2026-79230

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-26T18:30:02Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-20

    Improper Input Validation