Google · Chromium V8
CVE-2026-85046
Google Chromium V8 Type Confusion Vulnerability
What it is
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.
What to do
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.
Deadline for US federal agencies: September 18, 2026
More exploited flaws from Google
| Added | Vulnerability | Product | Severity | Attack chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | Out of Bounds Write | Chromium V8 | High 8.8 | 3.5% |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Out-of-Bounds Read and Write | Chromium V8 | High 8.8 | 2.4% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Improper Restriction of Operations Within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer | Chromium V8 | High 8.8 | 2.7% |
| Nov 19, 2025 | Type Confusion | Chromium V8 | High 8.8 | 4.9% |
| Sep 23, 2025 | Type Confusion | Chromium V8 | High 8.8 | 9.0% |
| Jul 2, 2025 | Type Confusion | Chromium V8 | High 8.1 | 14% |
| Jun 5, 2025 | Out-of-Bounds Read and Write | Chromium V8 | High 8.8 | 7.8% |
| Aug 28, 2024 | Inappropriate Implementation | Chromium V8 | High 8.8 | 19% |
Sources: Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (CISA, public domain), CVE records (cve.org) and EPSS (FIRST). The chance of attacks is the EPSS estimate that someone will try to exploit the flaw in the next 30 days.