CVE-2026-126881

chromium-browser: Improper initialization in Media

Published Nov 11, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Improper initialization in Media in Google Chrome prior to 157.0.8103.78 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

Remediation

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History
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Title Improper Initialization in Chrome Media Enables Remote Code Execution via Crafted HTML chromium-browser: Improper initialization in Media
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Important

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First Time appeared Google
Google chrome
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Google
Google chrome
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Title Improper Initialization in Chrome Media Enables Remote Code Execution via Crafted HTML
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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

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Description Improper initialization in Media in Google Chrome prior to 157.0.8103.78 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
Weaknesses CWE-665
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Chrome
Published
Updated
Nov 12, 2026, 4:10 PM
Reserved
Nov 11, 2026, 10:09 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Nov 11, 2026, 11:17 PM
Modified
Nov 12, 2026, 7:49 PM
Severity
Important
Public date
Nov 11, 2026, 10:38 PM