RCE with sandbox escape in a ubiquitous browser (Google Chrome) risks mass endpoint compromise and widespread operational impact.
CVE-2026-110161
Use-after-free in Chrome Network allows remote code execution outside the sandbox.
Is CVE-2026-110161 being exploited?
Not confirmed. CVE-2026-110161 does not appear in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which records only exploitation that has been observed and reported publicly. That is evidence of absence of a report, not evidence the flaw is unattacked. EPSS currently estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How severe is CVE-2026-110161?
CVE-2026-110161 is rated Critical with a CVSS score of 9.6. Severity describes how bad exploitation would be, not how likely it is: pair it with exploitation evidence before deciding what to patch first.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-110161?
Yes. A fix has been recorded for CVE-2026-110161. The vendor advisory is the authority on the exact fixed version — apply it from there rather than from a summary.
What does CVE-2026-110161 affect?
CVE-2026-110161 affects Google Chrome (desktop) prior to 155.0.8059.79. Confirm the exact affected versions against the vendor advisory before deciding you are exposed.
What should I do about CVE-2026-110161?
Update Chrome to 155.0.8059.79 or later immediately; apply via enterprise update tools.
Exploitation status reflects CISA's KEV catalog as we last synced it. Check the catalog directly.
Remote code execution outside Chrome sandbox via crafted network traffic, enabling arbitrary code execution and potential host takeover.
Immediate action required