CVE-2026-15126: Use after free in Google Chrome
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the Forms component of Google Chrome prior to version 150.0.7871.115. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox by crafting a malicious HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state the patch or remediation status.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-15126 is a use-after-free vulnerability affecting the Forms feature in Google Chrome versions before 150.0.7871.115. Exploitation requires a crafted HTML page that triggers the use-after-free condition, enabling remote code execution inside the browser sandbox. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed with a high severity rating by the Chromium security team. Although a vendor advisory URL is provided, it does not explicitly confirm whether a patch or fix is available. The affected versions include all Chrome releases prior to 150.0.7871.115.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome. This could lead to unauthorized code execution, potentially compromising the confidentiality and integrity of the user's browsing session. However, there are no known exploits in the wild at the time of this report.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_01162222768.html for current remediation guidance. Users and administrators should monitor this advisory for updates and apply any official fixes once available.
CVE-2026-15126: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the Forms component of Google Chrome prior to version 150.0.7871.115. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox by crafting a malicious HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state the patch or remediation status.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-15126 is a use-after-free vulnerability affecting the Forms feature in Google Chrome versions before 150.0.7871.115. Exploitation requires a crafted HTML page that triggers the use-after-free condition, enabling remote code execution inside the browser sandbox. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed with a high severity rating by the Chromium security team. Although a vendor advisory URL is provided, it does not explicitly confirm whether a patch or fix is available. The affected versions include all Chrome releases prior to 150.0.7871.115.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome. This could lead to unauthorized code execution, potentially compromising the confidentiality and integrity of the user's browsing session. However, there are no known exploits in the wild at the time of this report.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_01162222768.html for current remediation guidance. Users and administrators should monitor this advisory for updates and apply any official fixes once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-08T17:07:43.483Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_01162222768.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a4ed639c9d9e3dbe3dd80c1
Added to database: 07/08/2026, 22:59:05 UTC
Last enriched: 07/08/2026, 23:13:37 UTC
Last updated: 07/09/2026, 01:14:57 UTC
Views: 4
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