CVE-2026-85042: Use after free in DevTools
Chromium CVE-2026-85042: Use after free in DevTools
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
Use after free in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.82 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
— MITRE
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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 152.0.7977.82 - Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 152.0.4191.66 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Chromium/Google Chrometo a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 152.0.7977.82 - Compensating control
Mitigate exploitation by limiting the ability for untrusted websites to run in contexts where DevTools can be targeted (e.g., prevent users from opening crafted HTML pages from untrusted sources).
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Chrome versions require remediation?
Google Chrome versions earlier than 152.0.7977.82 are affected. Update to 152.0.7977.82 or later.
What does exploitation require from an attacker?
A remote attacker would need to use a crafted HTML page. Successful exploitation could result in arbitrary code execution outside the sandbox.