CVE-2026-16420: Type Confusion in WebAudio
Chromium: CVE-2026-16420 Type Confusion in WebAudio
Other sources
This CVE was assigned by Chrome. Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) ingests Chromium, which addresses this vulnerability. Please see Google Chrome Releases for more information.
— Microsoft
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)
— MITRE
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Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 150.0.7871.181 - Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 150.0.4078.96 - Upgrade
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Google Chrome/Chromium-based Microsoft Edgeto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 150.0.7871.182
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Peer vulnerabilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-16420?
The severity of CVE-2026-16420 is rated as High.
How do I fix CVE-2026-16420?
To fix CVE-2026-16420, update Google Chrome to version 150.0.7871.182 or later.
What does CVE-2026-16420 exploit?
CVE-2026-16420 exploits a Type Confusion vulnerability in WebAudio in Google Chrome.
Can CVE-2026-16420 allow an attacker to execute code?
Yes, CVE-2026-16420 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox.
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2026-16420?
CVE-2026-16420 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 150.0.7871.182.