Google Chrome Patches Actively Exploited Zero-Day Vulnerability (CVE-2026-85046)

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Published: 2026-09-04
Category: technology
Source: Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team

Google has released patches for multiple vulnerabilities in its Chrome browser, including a critical zero-day flaw (CVE-2026-85046) that is reportedly being actively exploited in the wild. This vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within a sandbox via a crafted HTML page, leading to potential remote code execution, denial of service, information disclosure, and elevation of privilege. Users are urged to update their Chrome browsers immediately.

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