CVE-2026-13031: Use after free in Google Chrome
Use after free in Blink in Google Chrome prior to 149.0.7827.197 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-13031 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Blink rendering engine of Google Chrome versions before 149.0.7827.197. Exploitation requires a remote attacker to craft a malicious HTML page that triggers arbitrary code execution inside the sandbox environment of the browser. The vulnerability is recognized as high severity by Chromium security but lacks a published CVSS score. The vendor advisory URL is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation guidance.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote code execution within the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome, potentially enabling an attacker to run arbitrary code. However, no known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0482630350.html for current remediation guidance. Until official fixes are confirmed, users should exercise caution when browsing untrusted websites.
CVE-2026-13031: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
Use after free in Blink in Google Chrome prior to 149.0.7827.197 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-13031 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Blink rendering engine of Google Chrome versions before 149.0.7827.197. Exploitation requires a remote attacker to craft a malicious HTML page that triggers arbitrary code execution inside the sandbox environment of the browser. The vulnerability is recognized as high severity by Chromium security but lacks a published CVSS score. The vendor advisory URL is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation guidance.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote code execution within the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome, potentially enabling an attacker to run arbitrary code. However, no known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0482630350.html for current remediation guidance. Until official fixes are confirmed, users should exercise caution when browsing untrusted websites.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-23T17:14:11.143Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0482630350.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a3c2c43e60265867b66bec5
Added to database: 06/24/2026, 19:13:07 UTC
Last enriched: 06/24/2026, 19:27:27 UTC
Last updated: 06/24/2026, 20:10:41 UTC
Views: 3
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