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Google fixes actively exploited Chrome V8 zero-day vulnerability

📅 4 September 2026 at 09:33 UTC📰 Cyber InsiderView original source ↗
Google fixes actively exploited Chrome V8 zero-day vulnerability

Google has released a Chrome security update addressing 12 vulnerabilities, including a high-severity V8 flaw that is being actively exploited in attacks. The fixes are included in Chrome 152.0.7977.82/.83 for Windows and macOS and version 152.0.7977.82 for Linux, with deployment taking place gradually. The actively exploited vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-85046 and is described as … The post Google fixes actively exploited Chrome V8 zero-day vulnerability appeared first on CyberInsider.

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🔍Threat Overview

Google has released a Chrome security update addressing a high-severity V8 zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2026-85046) that is being actively exploited in attacks, posing a risk to users of the browser.

⚙️Technical Details
Affected Systems
Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.82
Attack Vectors
NETWORK
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: High
Who Is at Risk
Users of Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.82
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Install the latest Chrome update (version 152.0.7977.82 or later) as soon as possible.
2Avoid delaying restarting after installing the update, especially for users who have already been exploited.
3Monitor systems and networks for suspicious activity related to the exploit
📦Affected Products
Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.82
🔐NVD Verified DataVERIFIED
CVE-2026-85046 ↗CVSS 8.8 — HIGH
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Complexity
LOW
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weaknesses
CWE-843

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