CVE-2026-10016: Use after free in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-10016 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the DOM 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 delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by the Chromium security team. There is no explicit CVSS score provided. The vendor advisory linked indicates a stable channel update addressing this issue is available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Document Object Model (DOM) of Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.216. Exploitation requires a remote attacker to craft a malicious HTML page that triggers arbitrary code execution inside the sandboxed environment of the browser. The issue is recognized as high severity by Chromium security. The vendor has released a stable update to remediate this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the sandboxed environment of the affected Chrome browser, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or compromise of browser security. There are no known exploits in the wild at the time of this report.
Mitigation Recommendations
A stable channel update for Google Chrome version 148.0.7778.216 has been released by Google to address this vulnerability. Users and administrators should apply this official update promptly to mitigate the risk. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor.
CVE-2026-10016: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-10016 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the DOM 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 delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by the Chromium security team. There is no explicit CVSS score provided. The vendor advisory linked indicates a stable channel update addressing this issue is available.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Document Object Model (DOM) of Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.216. Exploitation requires a remote attacker to craft a malicious HTML page that triggers arbitrary code execution inside the sandboxed environment of the browser. The issue is recognized as high severity by Chromium security. The vendor has released a stable update to remediate this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the sandboxed environment of the affected Chrome browser, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or compromise of browser security. There are no known exploits in the wild at the time of this report.
Mitigation Recommendations
A stable channel update for Google Chrome version 148.0.7778.216 has been released by Google to address this vulnerability. Users and administrators should apply this official update promptly to mitigate the risk. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-28T17:25:14.896Z
- 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: 6a18c64fe29bf47b503b4dff
Added to database: 5/28/2026, 10:48:47 PM
Last enriched: 5/29/2026, 12:19:49 AM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 8:13:01 AM
Views: 6
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