CVE-2026-10923: Use after free in Google Chrome
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the WebAppInstalls component of Google Chrome on Android versions prior to 149.0.7827.53. This flaw allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via a malicious file. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS score of 8.8.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-10923 is a use-after-free vulnerability (CWE-416) in the WebAppInstalls feature of Google Chrome for Android. It affects versions prior to 149.0.7827.53 and enables a local attacker to execute arbitrary code by leveraging a malicious file. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no explicit vendor advisory stating the availability of a patch or remediation level, but the affected version is identified as prior to 149.0.7827.53, implying that 149.0.7827.53 is the fixed version.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected device, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS score of 8.8, reflecting significant risk if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fixed version is indicated as 149.0.7827.53, so updating Google Chrome on Android to version 149.0.7827.53 or later mitigates this vulnerability. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the vendor advisory, so users should verify the update availability and apply it promptly. No additional mitigation guidance is provided by the vendor.
CVE-2026-10923: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the WebAppInstalls component of Google Chrome on Android versions prior to 149.0.7827.53. This flaw allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via a malicious file. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS score of 8.8.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-10923 is a use-after-free vulnerability (CWE-416) in the WebAppInstalls feature of Google Chrome for Android. It affects versions prior to 149.0.7827.53 and enables a local attacker to execute arbitrary code by leveraging a malicious file. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no explicit vendor advisory stating the availability of a patch or remediation level, but the affected version is identified as prior to 149.0.7827.53, implying that 149.0.7827.53 is the fixed version.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected device, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS score of 8.8, reflecting significant risk if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fixed version is indicated as 149.0.7827.53, so updating Google Chrome on Android to version 149.0.7827.53 or later mitigates this vulnerability. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the vendor advisory, so users should verify the update availability and apply it promptly. No additional mitigation guidance is provided by the vendor.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-04T17:06:07.283Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a2207f5e29bf47b50dbaad1
Added to database: 06/04/2026, 23:19:17 UTC
Last enriched: 06/12/2026, 10:19:43 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:57 UTC
Views: 51
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