CVE-2026-3540: Google Chrome · Inappropriate Implementation
Affects Google ChromeSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High : upgrade to 145.0.7632.159 soon.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 06:59 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 23% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 145.0.7632.159
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 4 Mar 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade Google Chrome to 145.0.7632.159.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| GoogleChrome | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2026-3540, organizations should immediately update all instances of Google Chrome to version 145.0.7632.159 or later, where the vulnerability is patched. Beyond patching, organizations should implement web content filtering to restrict access to untrusted or suspicious websites, reducing exposure to crafted malicious pages. Deploy browser security policies that disable or limit WebAudio API usage in environments where it is not required. Employ endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to monitor for anomalous browser behavior indicative of exploitation attempts. Conduct user awareness training emphasizing the risks of interacting with unknown links or websites. Additionally, consider isolating web browsing activities in sandboxed environments to contain potential exploitation impacts. Regularly review and update intrusion detection system (IDS) signatures to detect exploitation attempts targeting WebAudio vulnerabilities. Finally, maintain an inventory of browser versions across the organization to ensure timely patch deployment.
Description
Inappropriate implementation in WebAudio in Google Chrome prior to 145.0.7632.159 allowed a remote attacker to perform out of bounds memory access via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)