[ CVE-2026-85046 · Published 3 Sep 2026 ]
Google Chromium V8 Type Confusion Vulnerability
[ Why it matters ]Priority signals
- Exploited in the wild: on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list since 2026-09-04
- EPSS: 49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (higher than 99% of CVEs)
[ Description ]Official description
Type confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.82 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
CISA: Google Chromium V8 contains a type confusion vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability could affect multiple web browsers that utilize Chromium, including, but not limited to, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera.
[ Fixes ]Fixes and patches
CISA required action (US federal deadline 18 Sep 2026): Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
- Patch on github.comVendor patch or bulletin · NVD · Reference tagged 'Patch' by NVD
[ Advisories ]Government CERT advisories
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CERT-FRCERTFR-2026-AVI-1326
Multiple vulnerabilities in Palo Alto Networks products Translated from French
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Palo Alto Networks products. Some of them allow an attacker to cause remote arbitrary code execution, privilege escalation and remote denial of service. Palo Alto…
[ References ]References
- chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_01882797386.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- issues.chromium.org/issues/542403045Permissions Required
- github.com/Serotav/Writeups/blob/77556c57999805fa7815a114da51d91cf24fbea9/v8/When_Sorti…ExploitThird Party Advisory
- github.com/v8/v8/commit/e0562d87ad9c17042b581582c99237d798572e67Patch
- news.ycombinator.com/itemIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- serotav.github.io/Writeups/v8/when-sorting-leads-to-confusionExploitThird Party Advisory
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalogUS Government Resource