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CVE-2026-76035 Google CVE debrief

AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-18T21:18:27.500Z and has not been modified since then. This critical vulnerability, CVE-2026-76035, exists in Google Chrome on Mac systems prior to version 151.0.7922.169. It is caused by an inappropriate implementation in the Media component, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.6 and is classified as CRITICAL. Administrators and users of Google Chrome on Mac systems should be aware of this critical vulnerability and take immediate action to patch vulnerable installations. This vulnerability could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or further malicious activities.

Vendor
Google
Product
Chrome
CVSS
CRITICAL 9.6
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-08-18
Original CVE updated
2026-08-24
Advisory published
2026-08-18
Advisory updated
2026-08-24

Who should care

Administrators and users of Google Chrome on Mac systems should be aware of this critical vulnerability and take immediate action to patch vulnerable installations. This vulnerability could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or further malicious activities.

Technical summary

A critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-76035) exists in Google Chrome on Mac systems prior to version 151.0.7922.169. This vulnerability, caused by an inappropriate implementation in the Media component, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.6 and is classified as CRITICAL.

Defensive priority

High priority due to critical severity and potential for arbitrary code execution.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply the official patch (151.0.7922.169 or later) to vulnerable Google Chrome installations on Mac systems.
  • Ensure all users are running the latest version of Google Chrome.
  • Monitor for suspicious activity and implement compensating controls if patching is not immediately feasible.

Evidence notes

Evidence from official CVE Program record and NIST NVD detail page indicates a critical vulnerability in Google Chrome on Mac prior to 151.0.7922.169, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-76035 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-76035

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-76035 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-76035

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

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.