CVE-2026-10013: Use after free in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-10013 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the WebCodecs component of Google Chrome versions prior to 148. 0. 7778. 216. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the browser's sandbox by tricking a user into visiting a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified as high severity by Chromium's security team. There is no explicit CVSS score provided. The vendor advisory linked indicates a stable channel update addressing this issue, implying a fix is available in version 148. 0. 7778.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the WebCodecs component of Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.216. This memory corruption flaw can be triggered remotely via a crafted HTML page, enabling arbitrary code execution inside the browser sandbox. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed on May 28, 2026, and is rated high severity by Chromium security. The vendor has released a stable channel update that addresses this issue. No CVSS score is available, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome. This could lead to unauthorized actions or compromise of the affected system within the constraints of the sandbox. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Google has released an update to Chrome version 148.0.7778.216 that fixes this vulnerability. Users and administrators should update their Chrome installations to this version or later to remediate the issue. Since this is a client-side vulnerability, applying the official patch is the primary mitigation. No additional vendor-recommended mitigations are indicated.
CVE-2026-10013: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-10013 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the WebCodecs component of Google Chrome versions prior to 148. 0. 7778. 216. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the browser's sandbox by tricking a user into visiting a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified as high severity by Chromium's security team. There is no explicit CVSS score provided. The vendor advisory linked indicates a stable channel update addressing this issue, implying a fix is available in version 148. 0. 7778.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the WebCodecs component of Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.216. This memory corruption flaw can be triggered remotely via a crafted HTML page, enabling arbitrary code execution inside the browser sandbox. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed on May 28, 2026, and is rated high severity by Chromium security. The vendor has released a stable channel update that addresses this issue. No CVSS score is available, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome. This could lead to unauthorized actions or compromise of the affected system within the constraints of the sandbox. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Google has released an update to Chrome version 148.0.7778.216 that fixes this vulnerability. Users and administrators should update their Chrome installations to this version or later to remediate the issue. Since this is a client-side vulnerability, applying the official patch is the primary mitigation. No additional vendor-recommended mitigations are indicated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-28T17:25:14.238Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0877304591.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a18c64fe29bf47b503b4df3
Added to database: 5/28/2026, 10:48:47 PM
Last enriched: 5/29/2026, 12:20:07 AM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 8:13:01 AM
Views: 4
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