ID:12951 - Exploit for Type Confusion in Google Chromium - CVE-2026-5865

 
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ID:12951 - Exploit for Type Confusion in Google Chromium - CVE-2026-5865

Published: August 21, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU125610
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-5865
CWE-ID: CWE-843
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Google Chromium
Debian Linux
Fedora
Microsoft Edge
Google Chrome
chromium
chromium (Debian package)

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a type confusion error within the V8 component in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger a type confusion error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.