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CVE-2026-79198 Google CVE debrief

AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-25T21:18:13.603Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. This CVE-2026-79198 vulnerability is a use-after-free issue in the Platform component of Google Chrome prior to version 152.0.7977.65. The vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. The Chromium security severity is rated as High with a CVSS score of 8.8. Limited evidence is available, and further verification is recommended. Administrators and users of Google Chrome, especially those in high-risk environments or with sensitive data, should prioritize patching this vulnerability to prevent potential code execution. The official CVE Program record and NVD detail page provide additional information.

Vendor
Google
Product
Chrome
CVSS
HIGH 8.8
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-08-25
Original CVE updated
2026-08-31
Advisory published
2026-08-25
Advisory updated
2026-08-31

Who should care

Administrators and users of Google Chrome, especially those in high-risk environments or with sensitive data, should prioritize patching this vulnerability to prevent potential code execution.

Technical summary

The CVE-2026-79198 vulnerability is a use-after-free issue in the Platform component of Google Chrome prior to version 152.0.7977.65. This vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. The Chromium security severity is rated as High with a CVSS score of 8.8.

Defensive priority

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

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply the official patch to update Google Chrome to version 152.0.7977.65 or later.
  • Restrict access to untrusted sources and monitor for suspicious activity.
  • Implement compensating controls, such as sandboxing and isolation, to limit potential damage.

Evidence notes

The CVE-2026-79198 vulnerability is a use-after-free issue in the Platform component of Google Chrome prior to version 152.0.7977.65. This vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. The Chromium security severity is rated as High with a CVSS score of 8.8. Limited evidence is available, and further verification is recommended.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-79198 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-79198

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

  • CVE-2026-79198 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-79198

    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.