CVE-2026-13789: Use after free in Google Chrome
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the GPU component of Google Chrome prior to version 150.0.7871.47. This flaw could allow a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the sandbox by using a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly confirm patch status or remediation details.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-13789 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the GPU subsystem of Google Chrome versions before 150.0.7871.47. Exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process and could lead to sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed with a high severity rating by Chromium security. Although a vendor advisory link is provided, it does not explicitly state the availability of a patch or mitigation steps. The affected product is Google Chrome, and the vulnerability is not related to a cloud service.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker with control over the renderer process to escape the Chrome sandbox, potentially leading to execution of code outside the restricted environment. This elevates the risk of further system compromise beyond the browser sandbox. 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_0175352312.html for current remediation guidance. Until official confirmation, users should update to version 150.0.7871.47 or later once available and follow any vendor instructions.
CVE-2026-13789: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the GPU component of Google Chrome prior to version 150.0.7871.47. This flaw could allow a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the sandbox by using a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly confirm patch status or remediation details.
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-13789 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the GPU subsystem of Google Chrome versions before 150.0.7871.47. Exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process and could lead to sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed with a high severity rating by Chromium security. Although a vendor advisory link is provided, it does not explicitly state the availability of a patch or mitigation steps. The affected product is Google Chrome, and the vulnerability is not related to a cloud service.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker with control over the renderer process to escape the Chrome sandbox, potentially leading to execution of code outside the restricted environment. This elevates the risk of further system compromise beyond the browser sandbox. 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_0175352312.html for current remediation guidance. Until official confirmation, users should update to version 150.0.7871.47 or later once available and follow any vendor instructions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-29T23:03:18.117Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0175352312.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a444c0f27e9c7971985c812
Added to database: 06/30/2026, 23:06:55 UTC
Last enriched: 07/01/2026, 01:52:00 UTC
Last updated: 07/01/2026, 03:28:08 UTC
Views: 5
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