Critical security vulnerability patched for Google Chrome
Google has released a new patch for its Chrome browser containing a total of 12 security issues, including the zero-day vulnerability coded CVE-2026-85046.
Google has released an important update for its popular web browser Chrome, patching a critical security vulnerability that is actively being exploited in attacks.
Critical Security Vulnerability Patched
Google closed a total of 12 vulnerabilities in its new security package released for Chrome, the most important of which was the high-risk flaw coded CVE-2026-85046.
Actively Exploited in Attacks
This dangerous issue led hackers to execute arbitrary code on specially crafted web pages, being recorded as the sixth active zero-day case of the year.
Reported by Researcher
The vulnerability was reported on August 4 by security researcher Salvatore Gulizia, and he was awarded a $1,000 bounty in return.
Google Officially Confirmed the Situation
While Google officials confirmed that the vulnerability is actively being exploited in attacks, they did not share details about the attacks or the names behind them.
Update Details and Process
Windows, macOS, and Linux users are advised to upgrade their browsers to the respective new versions, while CISA has imposed a patching requirement on organizations.