What is CVE-2026-85046?
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)
Timeline
- 2026-09-03Published to the U.S. National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
- 2026-09-04Added to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog
- 2026-09-05NVD record last updated
- 2026-09-18CISA federal remediation deadline (BOD 22-01)
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
Google Chromium V8 Type Confusion Vulnerability
Affected product
Google Chromium V8
Remediation Steps
- Update Google Chrome to version 152.0.7977.82 or later
- Force browser updates across all endpoints using group policy or mobile device management
- Monitor for signs of exploitation including unusual V8 engine crashes or memory corruption
- Isolate and forensically examine any systems showing exploitation indicators
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_01882797386.html
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/542403045
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-85046
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-85046
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog
Referenced in our briefings & reports
- Vulnerability Priority Report – Week 5 of August 2026 (August 31 – September 6)
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