Executive brief
A vulnerability in Google Chrome's V8 engine could allow a remote attacker to execute malicious code on a user's computer. This occurs when a user visits a specially crafted website, potentially leading to unauthorized access to data or full system compromise within the browser's security boundaries. Users are advised to update to the latest version of Chrome to mitigate this risk.
Technical details
An inappropriate implementation vulnerability exists in the V8 JavaScript engine component of Google Chrome. A remote, unauthenticated attacker can exploit this flaw by enticing a user to visit a maliciously crafted HTML page. Successful exploitation allows for arbitrary code execution within the browser's sandbox environment. The vulnerability was addressed in Chrome version 146.0.7680.153 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This issue is categorized as a protection mechanism failure (CWE-693).
Affected products
- Google Chrome prior to 146.0.7680.153
Timeline
- 2026-02-23: disclosed: Reported by researcher Erge
- 2026-03-18: patched: Fixed in Chrome version 146.0.7680.153/154
- 2026-03-20: advisory: NVD publication date