AEGLIX vulnerability intelligence
CVE-2026-85046
HIGH · CVSS 8.8 · Analyzed
Published: 2026-09-03 · Updated: 2026-09-21 · Source: NVD
Vulnerability overview
Type confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.82 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
Severity and scoring
- CVSS score
- 8.8 · HIGH
- CVSS version
- 3.1
- CVSS vector
- CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Weaknesses
- CWE-843
CVSS measures technical severity; it does not establish whether this vulnerability is being exploited in your environment.
Known exploitation and remediation
Listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
- Affected product
- Google · Chromium V8
- Added to catalog
- 2026-09-04
- Required action
- Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
- CISA remediation due date
- 2026-09-18
CISA deadlines apply to the organizations covered by its directives. Confirm your own remediation requirements.
Verify affected versions and patch availability in the vendor advisory before making changes.
Affected products and versions
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Before (exclusive): 152.0.7977.82
cpe:2.3:a:google:v8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Before (exclusive): 15.3.48
These are NVD CPE applicability entries. Some products depend on configuration conditions; consult the official record to confirm applicability.
Advisories and references
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_01882797386.html
Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/542403045
Permissions Required
- https://github.com/Serotav/Writeups/blob/77556c57999805fa7815a114da51d91cf24fbea9/v8/When_Sorting_Leads_To_Confusion.md
Exploit · Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/v8/v8/commit/e0562d87ad9c17042b581582c99237d798572e67
Patch
- https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49570669
Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
- https://serotav.github.io/Writeups/v8/when-sorting-leads-to-confusion/
Exploit · Third Party Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-85046
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