CVE-2026-16420

Type Confusion in Google Chrome WebAudio Leading to Remote Code Execution

Published Jul 21, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Type Confusion in WebAudio in Google Chrome prior to 150.0.7871.182 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-4701-1 chromium security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-6396-1 chromium security update
History
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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'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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First Time appeared Google
Google chrome
Vendors & Products Google
Google chrome
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Description Type Confusion in WebAudio in Google Chrome prior to 150.0.7871.182 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
Weaknesses CWE-843
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Chrome
Published
Updated
Jul 24, 2026, 12:47 PM
Reserved
Jul 20, 2026, 10:23 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Jul 21, 2026, 11:16 PM
Modified
Oct 24, 2026, 5:10 PM