Description
Uninitialized resource in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.75 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
Published: 2026-09-01
Score: n/a
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability is an uninitialized resource in the V8 JavaScript engine used by Google Chrome. A crafted HTML page can cause the engine to execute arbitrary code within the Chromium sandbox, effectively leading to remote code execution.

Affected Systems

The flaw exists in all Google Chrome desktop releases before 152.0.7977.75. Users of these legacy versions—whether on Windows, macOS or Linux—are susceptible as the vulnerability is triggered by loading a malicious or maliciously crafted web page.

Risk and Exploitability

Chromium labels the issue as High severity, and the EPSS score is currently unavailable, but the flaw is not present in the CISA KEV list. The attack vector is remote, requiring only a web page to be opened in the vulnerable browser. No authentication or elevated privileges are needed beyond the normal browser session. The absence of an EPSS value makes it difficult to gauge real-world exploitation frequency, yet the high severity indicates a significant risk should attackers create malicious content.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 2, 2026 at 04:05 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade to Chrome version 152.0.7977.75 or later via the official update channel.
  • Verify that the Chrome sandbox is enabled; avoid disabling sandbox features through command‑line flags or configuration.
  • Monitor for suspicious web traffic and block domains that serve malicious crafted HTML using URL filtering or web security gateways.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 2, 2026 at 04:05 UTC.

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History

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 04:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Uninitialized Resource in V8 Allows Remote Code Execution via Crafted HTML

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 02:15:00 +0000

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

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Uninitialized resource in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.75 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
Weaknesses CWE-908
References

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Google Chrome
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Chrome

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-01T23:42:27.006Z

Reserved: 2026-09-01T16:20:14.950Z

Link: CVE-2026-84326

cve-icon Vulnrichment

No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-09-02T00:18:27.447

Modified: 2026-09-02T00:18:27.447

Link: CVE-2026-84326

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-02T04:15:05Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-908

    Use of Uninitialized Resource