Chrome V8 type confusion flaw lets web pages run code in the sandbox

high severity · published 2026-11-11

A malicious web page can trigger a type confusion bug in Chrome's V8 engine and potentially run arbitrary code inside the Chrome sandbox. No exploit is known in the wild.

Fixed in: 157.0.8103.78

CVE: CVE-2026-126868

Source: NVD

Am I affected?

You are affected if the installed version is older than 157.0.8103.78. Check the version you have and update to 157.0.8103.78 or later. The fixed version is verified against a vendor or advisory source.

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