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CRITICAL

CVE-2026-85042

CVSS v3

9.6

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

0.5 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-28

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

Use after free in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.82 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

Technical details

Published
2026-09-03
Last Modified
2026-09-04

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-85042?

Use after free in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.82 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

Is CVE-2026-85042 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-85042 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 0.5% on 2026-09-28, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-85042?

CVE-2026-85042 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.6 (CRITICAL severity).

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