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8.8 — CRITICAL
Google warns of new Chrome zero-day flaw exploited in attacks
Google has updated the Chrome browser to address an actively exploited high-severity zero-day flaw in the V8 engine and 11 other vulnerabilities. [...]
🤖 AI BriefingAuto-generated threat analysis
🔍Threat Overview
Google has identified a new zero-day flaw in the V8 engine, CVE-2026-85046, which is being actively exploited in attacks, and has released an update to address the issue along with nine other high-severity vulnerabilities.
⚙️Technical Details
CVEs
CVE-2026-85046CVE-2026-11645CVE-2026-2441CVE-2026-3909CVE-2026-3910
Affected Systems
Google ChromeApple MacOSLinux Linux KernelMicrosoft Windows
Attack Vectors
NETWORK
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: High
Who Is at Risk
Users of Google Chrome and other affected systems are at risk, with high-severity exploits possible.
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Apply the available update as soon as it is rolled out to your system.
2Use a reputable antivirus program to scan for malware.
3Regularly back up important data to prevent loss in case of an attack.
📦Affected Products
Apple MacosGoogle ChromeLinux Linux KernelMicrosoft WindowsApple MacOS
🔐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:HWeaknesses
CWE-843
CVE-2026-11645 ↗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:HWeaknesses
CWE-787CWE-125
Affected Products (CPE)
Apple MacosGoogle ChromeLinux Linux KernelMicrosoft Windows
CVE-2026-2441 ↗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:HWeaknesses
CWE-416
Affected Products (CPE)
Apple MacosGoogle ChromeLinux Linux KernelMicrosoft Windows
CVE-2026-3909 ↗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:HWeaknesses
CWE-787
Affected Products (CPE)
Apple MacosGoogle ChromeLinux Linux KernelMicrosoft Windows
CVE-2026-3910 ↗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:HWeaknesses
CWE-94CWE-119
Affected Products (CPE)
Apple MacosGoogle ChromeLinux Linux KernelMicrosoft Windows
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