CVE-2026-76044: Race condition in USB in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.169 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised t

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-76044?

chrome: upgrade to 151.0.7922.169. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-76044 being exploited?

CVE-2026-76044 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-76044 affect?

CVE-2026-76044 affects chrome. Severity is high (CVSS 8.3). Race condition in USB in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.169 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity

Routine

HIGH 8.3UPGRADE

CVE-2026-76044 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.3) affecting chrome. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Race condition in USB in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.169 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.3 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 76%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-367
Published	2026-08-18
Last modified	2026-10-22

Publisher (CNA): Chrome · Vendor: google

Last updated 2026-10-22 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-08-18Published CVE record published
2026-10-22 17:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

google chrome UPGRADE

Affected: < 151.0.7922.169

Fixed in: 151.0.7922.169

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy chrome || rpm -q chrome || chrome --version

2. UPGRADE to 151.0.7922.169 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade chrome

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade chrome

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora 46 · wasmedge · FIXED · 0.18.1-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-4c27216e39 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-4c27216e39

Ubuntu 22.04 · chromium-browser · NOT AFFECTED

Ubuntu 24.04 · chromium-browser · NOT AFFECTED

Debian 12 · chromium · FIXED · 151.0.7922.169-1~deb12u1

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade chromium dpkg --compare-versions "$(dpkg-query -W -f='${Version}' chromium)" ge "151.0.7922.169-1~deb12u1" && echo PATCHED || echo STILL-VULNERABLE

Debian 13 · chromium · FIXED · 151.0.7922.169-1~deb13u1

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade chromium dpkg --compare-versions "$(dpkg-query -W -f='${Version}' chromium)" ge "151.0.7922.169-1~deb13u1" && echo PATCHED || echo STILL-VULNERABLE

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Write-up: issues.chromium.org/issues/522732244

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2026-76044?

chrome: upgrade to 151.0.7922.169. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-76044 being exploited?

CVE-2026-76044 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-2026-76044 affect?

CVE-2026-76044 affects chrome. Severity is high (CVSS 8.3). Race condition in USB in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.169 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity

How urgent is CVE-2026-76044?

Priority 35/100. High severity

Software pages

Google Chrome vulnerabilities · Chromium vulnerabilities

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