CVE-2026-76018: High Privilege elevation in Import
Chromium CVE-2026-76018: Privilege elevation in Import
Other sources
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)
— MITRE
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
Affected Software
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 151.0.4129.107 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Google Chrome / Chromium-based (Microsoft Edge uses Chromium)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 151.0.7922.173 - Compensating control
Apply the update and use caution with opening files received via social engineering (crafted files) from untrusted sources until the Chromium/Edge update is applied.
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2026-76033
- CVE-2026-12462
- CVE-2026-12025
- CVE-2026-12016
- CVE-2026-76023
- CVE-2026-11701
- CVE-2026-11664
- CVE-2026-76022
- CVE-2026-76045
- CVE-2026-19558
- CVE-2026-13027
- CVE-2026-17693
- CVE-2026-15777
- CVE-2026-19144
- CVE-2026-11666
- CVE-2026-10949
- CVE-2026-11658
- CVE-2026-11652
- CVE-2026-19559
- CVE-2026-10938
- CVE-2026-9124
- CVE-2026-9951
- CVE-2026-7991
- CVE-2026-11681
- CVE-2026-19145
- CVE-2026-13034
- CVE-2026-19165
Frequently Asked Questions
What severity and risk rating are assigned to this issue?
The issue is rated high severity with a risk score of 33.
Which software is identified as affected?
The affected software is Google Chrome by Google.
Where can I find the vendor's related release information?
A Google Chrome Releases blog reference is provided: https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0404570826.html