PatchTheCVECVE-2026-121224: Security issue in Desktop in Google Chrome on on Mac prior to 157.0.8103.38 allowed a remote attacker who had
CVE-2026-121224 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Security issue in Desktop in Google Chrome on on Mac prior to 157.0.8103.38 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via crafted network traffic. (Chromium security severity: High)
Why this priority
- High severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.1 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 87%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-59 |
| Published | 2026-11-03 |
| Last modified | 2026-11-05 |
Last updated 2026-11-05 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Advisories and coverage
Research and news
- VulDB Recent Entries: CVE-2026-121224 | Google Chrome up to 156.0.8078.79 Desktop sandbox 2026-11-03
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-121224?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-121224 being exploited?
CVE-2026-121224 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-121224 affect?
CVE-2026-121224 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). Security issue in Desktop in Google Chrome on on Mac prior to 157.0.8103.38 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via crafted network traffic. (Chromium
How urgent is CVE-2026-121224?
Priority 37/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
Software pages
Google Chrome vulnerabilities · Chromium vulnerabilities