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Google issues emergency update for Chrome after unknown bug detected
Confirmed
In Short: Google has issued an emergency update for its Chrome browser following the discovery of a zero-day vulnerability, putting billions of users at risk.
Google has issued an emergency update for its Chrome browser after uncovering a zero-day vulnerability, a type of security flaw that is previously unknown to software developers and presents a severe risk to users. The bug, discovered by researcher Salvatore Gulizia, has been exploited in the wild, according to Google.
The update addresses 12 vulnerabilities and is part of the Stable channel, with versions 152.0.7977.82 and 152.0.7977.83 for Windows and Mac, and 152.0.7977.82 for Linux. Google advises users to update their browser to protect against potential exploits.
Earlier this year, researchers at Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) found evidence of hackers using AI to create zero-day vulnerabilities, highlighting the growing threat of such exploits. Google did not provide specific details about the current vulnerability to avoid alerting potential attackers.
To update Chrome, users should open the browser, click the three vertical dots in the top-right corner, and select Help followed by About Google Chrome. The update will be installed automatically.
What's confirmed
- “Google is aware that an exploit for CVE-2026-85046 exists in the wild,” Google said in an advisory about the issue.
What's still developing
- The Independent has reached out to Google for comment.
- "The Stable channel has been updated to 152.0.7977.82/.83 for Windows and Mac and 152.0.7977.82 for Linux, which will roll out over the coming days/weeks," Google wrote in a blog post.
- Chrome will check for updates and install them automatically.