CVE-2026-85043: Critical severity Google Chrome vulnerability
Chromium CVE-2026-85043: Incomplete cleanup in Network
Other sources
Incomplete cleanup in Network in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.82 allowed a remote attacker to bypass system access restrictions via crafted network traffic. (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 152.0.4191.66 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Google Chrome / Chromiumto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 152.0.7977.82
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Chrome versions need to be updated?
Google Chrome versions prior to 152.0.7977.82 are affected. Update Chrome to 152.0.7977.82 or later.
What does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
The issue can be exploited remotely using crafted network traffic. The available information does not state that local access or user authentication is required.
Is this considered a high-severity Chrome issue?
Yes. Chromium rates this vulnerability as High severity, and the listed risk score is 65.