EUVD-2026-63595
GHSA-xpmv-x8v6-j73h
Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Sandbox escape to host OS constitutes scope change (S:C not S:U); all other input metrics are appropriate for a socially-engineered, network-delivered file-import exploit.
Primary rating from Vendor (Chrome).
CVSS VectorVendor: Chrome
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Privilege elevation in Import in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.173 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted file. (Chromium security severity: High)
AnalysisAI
Privilege elevation in Google Chrome's Import feature before version 151.0.7922.173 enables sandbox escape and arbitrary code execution at the OS level, exploitable by a remote attacker who can deliver a crafted file and socially engineer a user into opening it. The vulnerability stems from CWE-250 (Execution with Unnecessary Privileges) within the Import component, yielding full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact per CVSS C:H/I:H/A:H. …
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Vulnerability AssessmentAI
| Exploitation | Exploitation requires the victim to run Google Chrome at any version below 151.0.7922.173 and to be socially engineered into opening a specially crafted file via Chrome's Import feature - the user must take active steps to trigger the import action (CVSS UI:R confirmed). … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | The CVSS 8.8 High score reflects a network-accessible, zero-authentication, low-complexity attack requiring only user interaction (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R), with full impact across all three CIA pillars. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
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| Remediation | Update Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.173 or later immediately; this is the vendor-confirmed fixed release documented at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0404570826.html. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
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Within 24 hours, inventory all systems running Google Chrome and identify those running versions prior to 151.0.7922.173. …
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Same weakness CWE-250 – Execution with Unnecessary Privileges
View allSame technique Privilege Escalation
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SUSE
Severity: ImportantShare
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