Google Chrome up to 150.0.7871.128 WebAudio type confusion

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7.0$5k-$25k2.01

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Chrome. Affected is an unknown function of the component WebAudio. Executing a manipulation can lead to type confusion. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2026-16420. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Chrome and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component WebAudio. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a type confusion vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-843. The product allocates or initializes a resource such as a pointer, object, or variable using one type, but it later accesses that resource using a type that is incompatible with the original type. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Type Confusion in WebAudio in Google Chrome prior to 150.0.7871.182 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

The advisory is available at chromereleases.googleblog.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-16420 since 07/21/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/22/2026).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 328866 (Google Chrome < 150.0.7871.181 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 150.0.7871.182 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (328866). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.0

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Type confusion
CWE: CWE-843
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Nessus ID: 328866
Nessus Name: Google Chrome < 150.0.7871.181 Multiple Vulnerabilities

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Upgrade: Chrome 150.0.7871.182

Timelineinfo

07/21/2026 CVE reserved
07/22/2026 +1 days Advisory disclosed
07/22/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/22/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: chromereleases.googleblog.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-16420 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-16420
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-382018

Entryinfo

Created: 07/22/2026 07:38
Updated: 07/22/2026 14:44
Changes: 07/22/2026 07:38 (55), 07/22/2026 14:44 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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