How severe is CVE-2026-106252?

CVE-2026-106252 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-106252 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-106252?

CVE-2026-106252 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-106252?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2026-106252 published?

CVE-2026-106252 was published on 2026-10-06 and last updated on 2026-10-07.

CVE-2026-106252

CVE-2026-106252 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-697.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-697
Affected product: Google Chrome
Published: 2026-10-06
Last modified: 2026-10-07

Description

Incorrect comparison in Fonts in Google Chrome prior to 155.0.8059.39 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-106252?: Incorrect comparison in Fonts in Google Chrome prior to 155.0.8059.39 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)
How severe is CVE-2026-106252?: CVE-2026-106252 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-106252 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-106252?: CVE-2026-106252 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-106252?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2026-106252 published?: CVE-2026-106252 was published on 2026-10-06 and last updated on 2026-10-07.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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