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CVE-2026-19144 Google CVE debrief
The CVE-2026-19144 vulnerability is a use-after-free issue in the HTML component of Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.109. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote attacker to potentially corrupt heap memory by providing a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has been assigned a high CVSS score of 8.8 and a High severity rating by Chromium. The affected product is Google Chrome, and the vulnerability class is use-after-free in HTML. The likely operational impact is heap corruption, and the source-confidence limits are based on the CVE record and NVD detail. The review context indicates that users of Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.109 are affected by this vulnerability.
- Vendor
- Product
- Chrome
- CVSS
- HIGH 8.8
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-08-06
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-08-08
- Advisory published
- 2026-08-06
- Advisory updated
- 2026-08-08
Who should care
Organizations and individuals using Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.109 should be aware of this vulnerability and take immediate action to update their browsers. This vulnerability has the potential to be exploited remotely, making it a high-risk issue for users of affected versions of Google Chrome.
Technical summary
The CVE-2026-19144 vulnerability is a use-after-free issue in the HTML component of Google Chrome. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote attacker to potentially corrupt heap memory by providing a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has been assigned a high CVSS score of 8.8 and a High severity rating by Chromium. Users of Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.109 are affected by this vulnerability.
Defensive priority
This vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 8.8 and is classified as High severity. It allows a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page, indicating a significant risk to users of Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.109.
Recommended defensive actions
- Apply the official patch: Upgrade Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.109 or later.
- Inventory and monitor: Ensure all instances of Google Chrome are updated to the latest version.
- Implement compensating controls: Consider implementing additional security measures such as network segmentation or monitoring for suspicious activity.
- Review the supplied official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance.
- Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up.
- Plan vendor-supported updates or mitigations through normal change control where exposure is confirmed.
- Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review.
Evidence notes
The CVE-2026-19144 record indicates a use-after-free vulnerability in HTML in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.109. The vulnerability is described as allowing a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. The Chromium security severity is listed as High with a CVSS score of 8.8. Limited information is available about the specific details of the vulnerability and its impact.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-19144 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-19144
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-19144 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-19144
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_01193673229.html
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://issues.chromium.org/issues/520167277
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.