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CVE-2026-19162 Google CVE debrief
The CVE-2026-19162 vulnerability is an out-of-bounds write issue in the V8 engine of Google Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.109. This vulnerability, with a CVSS score of 8.8, can be exploited by a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within a sandbox environment by providing a crafted HTML page. The Chromium security severity is rated as High. Administrators and users of Google Chrome should prioritize applying the patch to prevent potential exploitation. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-06T22:16:58.573Z 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
Administrators and users of Google Chrome, especially those in environments where remote code execution could have significant impacts, such as in enterprise networks, financial institutions, or critical infrastructure sectors, should prioritize applying the patch to prevent potential exploitation. Vulnerability management and security teams should verify Chrome versions and ensure patch compliance across their organizations.
Technical summary
The CVE-2026-19162 vulnerability is an out-of-bounds write issue in the V8 engine of Google Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.109. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within a sandbox environment by providing a crafted HTML page. The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 8.8, indicating a high severity level. The vulnerability affects Google Chrome and requires immediate attention to prevent potential code execution.
Defensive priority
High severity vulnerability in Google Chrome, requiring immediate attention to prevent potential code execution.
Recommended defensive actions
- Apply the official patch: Upgrade Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.109 or later.
- Inventory and verify: Check all instances of Google Chrome for version 151.0.7922.109 or later.
- Monitor and respond: Monitor for potential exploitation attempts and respond accordingly.
- 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-2026-19162 record indicates an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.109. This vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page, with a CVSS score of 8.8 and a High Chromium security severity. Evidence is limited to CVE and NVD details. Defenders should verify Chrome versions and patch status within their environments.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-19162 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-19162
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-19162 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-19162
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/536271629
[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.