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CVE-2026-79200 Google CVE debrief

AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-25T21:18:13.827Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. This critical use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome's Aura component, prior to version 152.0.7977.65, allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 9.6, indicating a high severity level. Organizations and individuals using Google Chrome prior to version 152.0.7977.65 should apply the patch immediately. This includes users of Chrome on desktop and mobile platforms. Additionally, security teams and IT administrators responsible for managing Chrome deployments should prioritize patching to mitigate the risk of remote code execution. The Chromium security severity is rated as Critical. According to the NVD, this issue was last modified on 2026-08-31T18:23:57.050Z. The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page.

Vendor
Google
Product
Chrome
CVSS
CRITICAL 9.6
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

Organizations and individuals using Google Chrome prior to version 152.0.7977.65 should apply the patch immediately. This includes users of Chrome on desktop and mobile platforms. Additionally, security teams and IT administrators responsible for managing Chrome deployments should prioritize patching to mitigate the risk of remote code execution.

Technical summary

The CVE-2026-79200 vulnerability is a use-after-free issue in the Aura component of Google Chrome prior to version 152.0.7977.65. This critical vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox by providing a crafted HTML page. The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 9.6, indicating a high severity level. The vulnerability was published on 2026-08-25T21:18:13.827Z and last modified on 2026-08-31T18:23:57.050Z.

Defensive priority

Critical vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65, allowing remote code execution outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply the official patch to upgrade Google Chrome to version 152.0.7977.65 or later.
  • Restrict access to untrusted sources and verify the integrity of HTML pages.
  • Implement sandboxing for applications to limit the impact of potential exploits.
  • Monitor Google Chrome for updates and apply patches promptly.
  • Consider implementing compensating controls, such as web application firewalls, to detect and prevent exploitation attempts.

Evidence notes

The CVE-2026-79200 record indicates a critical use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome's Aura component. According to the NVD, this issue was last modified on 2026-08-31T18:23:57.050Z and has a CVSS score of 9.6. The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. The Chromium security severity is rated as Critical.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-79200 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-79200

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

  • CVE-2026-79200 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-79200

    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.