CISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability to Catalog
CISA added CVE-2026-85046, a Google Chromium V8 type confusion vulnerability with evidence of active exploitation, to its KEV Catalog.
On September 4, 2026, CISA added one vulnerability to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog: CVE-2026-85046, a type confusion flaw in Google Chromium's V8 engine, added based on evidence of active exploitation. CISA notes type confusion is a frequent attack vector and poses significant risk to the federal enterprise. Under Binding Operational Directive 26-04, Federal Civilian Executive Branch agencies must prioritize remediation of KEV vulnerabilities on exposed assets and check for pre-patch compromise; all organizations are urged to prioritize the patch.
- CVE-2026-85046: Chromium V8 type confusion, actively exploited
- KEV listing requires federal remediation under BOD 26-04
- FCEB agencies must assess pre-patch compromise
- Browsers are ubiquitous, so patching urgency is broad
- CVEs
- CVE-2026-85046
Vulnerabilities mentioned
All| CVE | Vulnerability | CVSS | EPSS | Signals | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-85046 | Actively Exploited V8 Type Confusion in Google Chrome (CVE-2026-85046) | 8.8 | 2% | KEVPoC ×6 | KEV |
From the original article
1 min read at cisa.govCISA has added one new vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. CVE-2026-85046 Google Chromium V8 Type Confusion Vulnerability This type of vulnerability is a frequent attack vector for malicious cyber actors and poses significant risks to the federal enterprise.
By CISA · cisa.gov
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