Major Security Alert for Google Chrome! 12 Flaws Fixed; Here’s How Hackers Were Exploiting Them

A major security alert has been issued for Google Chrome users. Twelve vulnerabilities that hackers were exploiting have been patched.

Google has released a crucial security update for users of its internet browser. The company has fixed a total of 12 security flaws in Chrome. These include a critical "Zero-Day" vulnerability; Google states that an exploit targeting this flaw is already being used in the wild.

What is the Chrome Zero-Day issue?

According to media reports, the flaw fixed by Google is being tracked as CVE-2026-85046. It has received a high severity rating of 8.8, meaning the security issue is considered quite serious for users.

Security researcher Salvatore Gulizia reported this vulnerability to Google on August 4. He was awarded a $1,000 bug bounty by the company for his report.

Flaw found in the V8 engine

This security issue is linked to Chrome's V8 engine. V8 is Google's JavaScript and WebAssembly engine, which plays a vital role in executing code for websites and web applications within the browser.

Why are such flaws dangerous?

Zero-Day vulnerabilities are particularly dangerous because attackers may have an opportunity to exploit them in the window between the flaw's discovery and the availability of a patch. By exploiting such a flaw, cybercriminals could execute malicious code, crash Chrome, or gain access to sensitive information.

What did Google say?

Google has confirmed that an exploit for CVE-2026-85046 exists and is being used in the real world. However, the company has not yet disclosed who is exploiting this vulnerability. Google has not clarified exactly how many users or organizations have been targeted so far, nor the full scope of these attacks. It is common practice for companies to limit the disclosure of attack details—even after releasing a security patch—to ensure that as many users as possible update their browsers first.

What Chrome users should do

If you use Google Chrome, updating the browser is the most important step. To do this, go to Chrome's Settings, navigate to 'About Chrome,' and check for available updates. Once the update is installed, you will see an option to relaunch the browser. Users should not ignore this, especially when cybercriminals are actively exploiting a security vulnerability.