Updates include 12 security fixes, including one that addresses an exploited high severity vulnerability (CVE-2026-85046)
Updates include 12 security fixes, including one that addresses an exploited high severity vulnerability (CVE-2026-85046)
The following platforms are known to be affected:
Google Chrome for Microsoft Windows, Apple macOS, and Linux
All prior to 152.0.7977.82/.83 for Windows and Mac
All prior to 152.0.7977.82 for Linux
Exploitation of CVE-2026-85046
Google is aware that an exploit for CVE-2026-85046 exists in the wild.
Google has released security updates that cover 12 security fixes for Chrome, including one high severity vulnerability that has been exploited in the wild.
CVE-2026-85046 - 'Type Confusion' vulnerability - CVSS v3.1 score: 8.8
Affected organisations are encouraged to review Google’s Stable Channel Update for Desktop advisory and apply the relevant updates as soon as possible.
Definitive source of threat updates
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)
Last edited: 4 September 2026 1:18 pm
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