CVE-2026-76018

chromium-browser: Google Chrome: Arbitrary Code Execution via crafted file in Import component

Published Aug 20, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
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)

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-4758-1 chromium security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-6476-1 chromium security update
History
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Title chromium-browser: Google Chrome: Arbitrary Code Execution via crafted file in Import component
Weaknesses CWE-641
References
Metrics threat_severity

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threat_severity

Important

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CPEs cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Title Chrome Import Feature Exposes Unauthorized Code Execution
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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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Title Chrome Import Feature Exposes Unauthorized Code Execution
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First Time appeared Google
Google chrome
Vendors & Products Google
Google chrome
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Description 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)
Weaknesses CWE-250
References
Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Chrome
Published
Updated
Aug 22, 2026, 3:56 AM
Reserved
Aug 18, 2026, 7:28 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Aug 20, 2026, 9:17 PM
Modified
Oct 18, 2026, 8:10 PM
Severity
Important
Public date
Aug 20, 2026, 8:51 PM