CVE-2026-13898: Use after free in Google Chrome
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the Cast Receiver component of Google Chrome versions prior to 150.0.7871.47. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has been assigned medium severity by Chromium security. The issue was publicly disclosed on June 30, 2026.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-13898 is a use-after-free vulnerability affecting the Cast Receiver in Google Chrome before version 150.0.7871.47. Exploitation involves a remote attacker crafting a malicious HTML page that triggers the use-after-free condition, enabling arbitrary code execution inside Chrome's sandbox environment. The vulnerability is rated medium severity by Chromium security. No CVSS score is provided. The vendor has published an advisory indicating the fixed version is 150.0.7871.47.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote code execution within the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome, potentially enabling attackers to run arbitrary code. The impact is limited to the sandbox, reducing the severity compared to full system compromise. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 150.0.7871.47 or later to remediate this vulnerability. The vendor advisory confirms this version contains the fix. No additional mitigation actions are specified or required.
CVE-2026-13898: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the Cast Receiver component of Google Chrome versions prior to 150.0.7871.47. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has been assigned medium severity by Chromium security. The issue was publicly disclosed on June 30, 2026.
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-13898 is a use-after-free vulnerability affecting the Cast Receiver in Google Chrome before version 150.0.7871.47. Exploitation involves a remote attacker crafting a malicious HTML page that triggers the use-after-free condition, enabling arbitrary code execution inside Chrome's sandbox environment. The vulnerability is rated medium severity by Chromium security. No CVSS score is provided. The vendor has published an advisory indicating the fixed version is 150.0.7871.47.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote code execution within the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome, potentially enabling attackers to run arbitrary code. The impact is limited to the sandbox, reducing the severity compared to full system compromise. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 150.0.7871.47 or later to remediate this vulnerability. The vendor advisory confirms this version contains the fix. No additional mitigation actions are specified or required.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-29T23:03:45.210Z
- 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: 6a444c1d27e9c7971985cc42
Added to database: 06/30/2026, 23:07:09 UTC
Last enriched: 07/01/2026, 03:22:32 UTC
Last updated: 07/01/2026, 03:22:32 UTC
Views: 2
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