Multiple Vulnerabilities in Google Chrome
Could Allow for Arbitrary Code Execution
TLP: CLEAR
September 8, 2026
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Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Google Chrome. Successful exploitation of the most severe of these vulnerabilities could allow for arbitrary code execution in the context of the logged on user. Depending on the privileges associated with the user, an attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than those who operate with administrative user rights.
Threat Intelligence
Chrome reports an exploit exists in the wild for CVE-2026-85046.
Systems Affected
Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.82/.83 for Windows and Mac
Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.82 for Linux
Risk
Government:
– Large and medium government entities: Medium
– Small government entities: Medium
Businesses:
– Large and medium business entities: Medium
– Small business entities: Medium
Home Users: Low
Recommendations
Apply appropriate updates provided by Google to vulnerable systems immediately after appropriate testing.
Apply the Principle of Least Privilege to all systems and services. Run all software as a non-privileged user (one without administrative privileges) to diminish the effects of a successful attack.
Restrict execution of code to a virtual environment on or in transit to an endpoint system.
Use capabilities to detect and block conditions that may lead to or be indicative of a software exploit occurring.
Restrict use of certain websites, block downloads/attachments, block Javascript, restrict browser extensions, etc.
Inform and educate users regarding the threats posed by hypertext links contained in emails or attachments especially from untrusted sources. Remind users not to visit untrusted websites or follow links provided by unknown or un-trusted sources.
Reporting
The NJCCIC encourages recipients who discover signs of malicious cyber activity to contact the NJCCIC via the cyber incident report form at www.cyber.nj.gov/report.
Please do not hesitate to contact the NJCCIC at njccic@cyber.nj.gov with any questions. Also, for more background on our recent cybersecurity efforts, please visit cyber.nj.gov.
