CVE-2026-15902: Use after free in Google Chrome
Use after free in Cast in Google Chrome prior to 150.0.7871.128 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-2026-15902 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Cast feature of Google Chrome versions before 150.0.7871.128. Exploitation requires user interaction via a maliciously crafted HTML page, enabling remote code execution inside the sandbox environment. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, reflecting its network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor has published an advisory indicating the fixed version 150.0.7871.128, but explicit patch or remediation details are not stated in the input data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The attack requires user interaction but no privileges or authentication, making it a significant risk for users running vulnerable versions.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 150.0.7871.128 or later to remediate this vulnerability. The vendor advisory linked confirms the availability of a fixed version. No additional mitigations or workarounds are specified in the advisory. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory indicating the fixed version.
CVE-2026-15902: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
Use after free in Cast in Google Chrome prior to 150.0.7871.128 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-2026-15902 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Cast feature of Google Chrome versions before 150.0.7871.128. Exploitation requires user interaction via a maliciously crafted HTML page, enabling remote code execution inside the sandbox environment. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, reflecting its network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor has published an advisory indicating the fixed version 150.0.7871.128, but explicit patch or remediation details are not stated in the input data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The attack requires user interaction but no privileges or authentication, making it a significant risk for users running vulnerable versions.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 150.0.7871.128 or later to remediate this vulnerability. The vendor advisory linked confirms the availability of a fixed version. No additional mitigations or workarounds are specified in the advisory. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory indicating the fixed version.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-15T18:40:19.917Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_049796704.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a5ea4592a4a8d5989df716e
Added to database: 07/20/2026, 22:42:33 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 03:43:49 UTC
Last updated: 09/04/2026, 10:52:07 UTC
Views: 109
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