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CVE-2026-78906 Google CVE debrief

The CVE-2026-78906 record describes a race condition in ANGLE within Google Chrome, prior to version 152.0.7977.65. This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. The issue is classified as a Medium severity vulnerability by Chromium security. Google Chrome users, particularly those with automated browsing or high-risk browsing activities, should apply the update to prevent potential code execution. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-25T21:17:48.010Z and has not been modified since then. Limited details on affected scope and vendor remediation are available, and defenders should verify the official advisory for specific impact and guidance.

Vendor
Google
Product
Chrome
CVSS
HIGH 7.5
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-08-25
Original CVE updated
2026-08-26
Advisory published
2026-08-25
Advisory updated
2026-08-26

Who should care

Google Chrome users, particularly those with automated browsing or high-risk browsing activities, should apply the update to prevent potential code execution. Additionally, security teams and IT administrators responsible for managing Chrome installations should prioritize this update to mitigate potential risks. Vulnerability management and security teams should review the official advisory and assess their exposure to this vulnerability.

Technical summary

A race condition in ANGLE in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allows a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. This issue is classified as a Medium severity vulnerability by Chromium security. The vulnerability affects Google Chrome users, particularly those with automated browsing or high-risk browsing activities. To prevent potential code execution, users should apply the update to version 152.0.7977.65 or later.

Defensive priority

Medium severity vulnerability in Google Chrome, requiring immediate attention to prevent potential code execution.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply Google Chrome update to version 152.0.7977.65 or later
  • Inventory Chrome installations to identify potentially vulnerable systems
  • Monitor Chrome release notes for future security updates
  • 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

Evidence notes

Evidence from the official CVE Program record and NIST NVD detail page supports the existence of a race condition in ANGLE in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-25T21:17:48.010Z and has not been modified since then. Limited details on affected scope and vendor remediation are available. Defenders should verify the official advisory for specific impact and guidance, focusing on Chrome installations and potential exposure.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-78906 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-78906

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

  • CVE-2026-78906 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-78906

    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.