Is CVE-2026-126917 exploited in the wild?

No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-126917 being exploited in the wild.

How severe is CVE-2026-126917?

Informational severity, published 11 November 2026.

Which products and versions are affected?

Google Chrome prior to 157.0.8103.78.

Is there a fix for CVE-2026-126917?

Yes: fixed in Chrome 157.0.8103.78 (Windows and Mac), 157.0.8103.78 (Linux). Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

How is CVE-2026-126917 attacked?

It is attacked over the network, in a web application.

Am I affected by CVE-2026-126917?

Check whether you run Google Chrome at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

CVE-2026-126917: Google Chrome memory corruption in V8

CVE-2026-126917 · Severity: info · Published 2026-11-11

Google Chrome is a web browser used by billions of people worldwide. A memory corruption vulnerability in its V8 JavaScript engine could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into visiting a malicious website, potentially giving the attacker full access to the browser and user data.

Technologies: Google Chrome. Vendors: Google.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-126917 exploited in the wild?: No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-126917 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-126917?: Informational severity, published 11 November 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?: Google Chrome prior to 157.0.8103.78.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-126917?: Yes: fixed in Chrome 157.0.8103.78 (Windows and Mac), 157.0.8103.78 (Linux). Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-126917 attacked?: It is attacked over the network, in a web application.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-126917?: Check whether you run Google Chrome at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

How to fix

Fixed in: Chrome 157.0.8103.78 (Windows and Mac), 157.0.8103.78 (Linux)

Technical details

A memory corruption flaw exists in Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine that can be exploited remotely via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability allows an attacker to escape the sandbox and achieve arbitrary code execution. The attack requires only network access and user interaction (visiting a malicious webpage).

Affected products

Google Chrome prior to 157.0.8103.78

Timeline

2026-11-11: disclosed
2026-11-11: patched

References

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