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CVE-2026-16807 Google CVE debrief
A high-severity vulnerability was found in Google Chrome's Codecs component. This issue, tracked as CVE-2026-16807, could allow a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability was addressed in Chrome version 150.0.7871.186. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8 and a High severity rating by Chromium. Users should be aware of this vulnerability and ensure they are running the latest version of Chrome.
- Vendor
- Product
- Chrome
- CVSS
- HIGH 8.8
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-07-23
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-07-27
- Advisory published
- 2026-07-23
- Advisory updated
- 2026-07-27
Who should care
Users of Google Chrome, particularly those who handle sensitive data or require high security standards, should be aware of this vulnerability and ensure they are running the latest version of Chrome. This includes administrators, security teams, and individuals responsible for maintaining Chrome installations.
Technical summary
The vulnerability is an out-of-bounds write issue in the Codecs component of Google Chrome. This could be exploited by a remote attacker through a crafted HTML page, potentially allowing for a sandbox escape. The issue was reported with a CVSS score of 8.8 and a High severity rating by Chromium. The vulnerability was addressed in Chrome version 150.0.7871.186. No additional technical details are available at this time.
Defensive priority
High
Recommended defensive actions
- Update Google Chrome to version 150.0.7871.186 or later
- Monitor for any suspicious activity related to crafted HTML pages
- Implement additional security measures such as sandboxing and isolation
- Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified
- Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review
- Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented
- Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up
Evidence notes
The CVE record was published on 2026-07-23T22:16:52.750Z and last modified on 2026-07-27T12:45:14.207Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. This information is based on the provided source corpus. Further verification is recommended to ensure accuracy.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-16807 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-16807
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-16807 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-16807
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Mitigation or vendor reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_01320465736.html
[email protected] - Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://issues.chromium.org/issues/518237034
[email protected] - Permissions Required
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.