Google Chrome up to 151.0.7922.137 type confusion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Google Chrome. Affected is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to type confusion. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-76038. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Chrome. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. 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 V8 in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.169 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

The advisory is shared for download at chromereleases.googleblog.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-76038 since 08/18/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 08/21/2026).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 338479 (Microsoft Edge (Chromium) < 151.0.4129.101 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 151.0.7922.169 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (338479). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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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: 338479
Nessus Name: Microsoft Edge (Chromium) < 151.0.4129.101 Multiple Vulnerabilities

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Chrome 151.0.7922.169

Timelineinfo

08/18/2026 Advisory disclosed
08/18/2026 +0 days CVE reserved
08/18/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/21/2026 +3 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: chromereleases.googleblog.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-76038 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-76038
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-391984

Entryinfo

Created: 08/18/2026 22:57
Updated: 08/21/2026 13:43
Changes: 08/18/2026 22:57 (55), 08/21/2026 13:43 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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