CVE-2026-76018
published 2026-08-20CVE-2026-76018: Privilege elevation in Import in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.173 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to potentially execute arbitrary…
PriorityP352high8.8CVSS 3.1
AVNACLPRNUIRSUCHIHAH
EPSS
0.38%
30.5th percentile
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)
Affected
3 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| chrome | < 151.0.7922.173 | 151.0.7922.173 | |
| chrome | >= 151.0.7922.173 < 151.0.7922.173 | 151.0.7922.173 | |
| chrome_desktop | — | — |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.18.8HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vendor_redhat8.8HIGH
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Chrome
Long Term Support Channel Update for ChromeOS: CVE-2026-76018
vendor_chrome·2026-08-27·CVSS 8.8
CVE-2026-76018 [HIGH] Long Term Support Channel Update for ChromeOS: CVE-2026-76018
Long Term Support Channel Update for ChromeOS
CVE-2026-76018
Chrome
Stable Channel Update for Desktop: CVE-2026-76017
vendor_chrome·2026-08-20
CVE-2026-76017 [CRITICAL] Stable Channel Update for Desktop: CVE-2026-76017
Stable Channel Update for Desktop
CVE-2026-76017: Use after free in Chromoting. Reported by Google on 2026-06-11 [N/A][ 513757918 ] High CVE-2026-76018: Privilege elevation in Import
Reported by Google on 2026-05-16 [TBD][ 539032888 ] High CVE-2026-76019: Incorrect authorization in Workers
Severity: critical
Red Hat
chromium-browser: Google Chrome: Arbitrary Code Execution via crafted file in Import component
vendor_redhat·2026-08-20·CVSS 8.8
CVE-2026-76018 [HIGH] CWE-641 chromium-browser: Google Chrome: Arbitrary Code Execution via crafted file in Import component
chromium-browser: Google Chrome: Arbitrary Code Execution via crafted file in Import component
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)
A flaw was found in Google Chrome's Import component. A remote attacker, leveraging social engineering tactics, could exploit this vulnerability by tricking a user into processing a specially crafted file. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege elevation, allowing the attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the browser's security sandbox.
Statement: Red Hat does not ship Google Chrome or Chromium as part of any supported Red Hat produ
VulDB
Google Chrome up to 151.0.7922.169 Import privileges management (Nessus ID 338407)
vuldb·2026-08-24·CVSS 8.8
CVE-2026-76018 [HIGH] Google Chrome up to 151.0.7922.169 Import privileges management (Nessus ID 338407)
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Google Chrome. This affects an unknown function of the component Import. The manipulation leads to improper privilege management.
This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2026-76018. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit.
It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.
GHSA
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 f
ghsa_unreviewed·2026-08-20
CVE-2026-76018 [HIGH] CWE-250 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 f
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)
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
2026-08-20
Published