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CVE-2026-19145 Google CVE debrief
CVE-2026-19145 is a high-severity use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome's Translate feature, prior to version 151.0.7922.109. This issue allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within a sandbox environment via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8 and is classified as High severity by the Chromium security team. Organizations and individuals using Google Chrome, especially in high-priority security environments, should be aware of this vulnerability and take immediate action to update their browsers. IT teams and security professionals managing Chrome deployments should prioritize this update to prevent potential code execution attacks. Evidence is limited to CVE and NVD details, so defenders should verify Chrome versions, review Translate feature usage, and monitor for suspicious activity. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-06T22:16:56.653Z and has not been modified since then.
- Vendor
- Product
- Chrome
- CVSS
- HIGH 8.8
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-08-06
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-08-07
- Advisory published
- 2026-08-06
- Advisory updated
- 2026-08-07
Who should care
Organizations and individuals using Google Chrome for browsing, especially in environments where security is a high priority, such as financial institutions, government agencies, and large enterprises, should be aware of this vulnerability and take immediate action to update their browsers. IT teams and security professionals responsible for managing Chrome deployments should prioritize this update to prevent potential code execution attacks.
Technical summary
The CVE-2026-19145 vulnerability is a use-after-free issue in the Translate feature of Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.109. This vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within a sandbox environment via a crafted HTML page. The Chromium security team has classified this issue as High severity, with a CVSS score of 8.8. Google Chrome's security update addresses this vulnerability by updating the browser's Translate feature.
Defensive priority
High severity vulnerability in Google Chrome, requiring immediate attention to prevent potential code execution.
Recommended defensive actions
- Apply the latest Google Chrome update (version 151.0.7922.109 or later) to patch the vulnerability.
- Ensure that all users are running the updated version of Google Chrome.
- Monitor for any suspicious activity that could be related to this vulnerability.
- 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-2026-19145 vulnerability is a use-after-free issue in the Translate feature of Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.109. This vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within a sandbox environment via a crafted HTML page. The Chromium security team has classified this issue as High severity. Evidence is limited to CVE and NVD details. Defenders should verify Chrome versions, review Translate feature usage, and monitor for suspicious activity.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-19145 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-19145
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-19145 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-19145
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/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_01193673229.html
[email protected] - Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://issues.chromium.org/issues/521878431
[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.