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CVE-2026-3915: Google Chrome · Heap Buffer Overflow

Affects Google ChromeSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High : upgrade to 146.0.7680.71 soon.

Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
8.8High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 33% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch
Available – fixed in 146.0.7680.71
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 11 Mar 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponized: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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 30 Oct 2026.

What to do

Upgrade Google Chrome to 146.0.7680.71.

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
GoogleChromeAffected
  • >=146.0.7680.71 <146.0.7680.71
Fixed in
  • 146.0.7680.71

AI-suggested

To mitigate CVE-2026-3915, organizations should immediately update all Google Chrome installations to version 146.0.7680.71 or later, where the vulnerability is patched. Beyond patching, organizations should implement browser security best practices such as enabling sandboxing features, restricting or disabling WebML usage if not required, and employing browser isolation technologies to contain potential exploits. Network-level protections like web filtering and intrusion prevention systems should be configured to block access to known malicious sites and detect exploit attempts. User awareness training to recognize phishing and suspicious links can reduce the risk of user interaction with malicious content. Monitoring browser behavior and logs for anomalies may help detect exploitation attempts. For high-security environments, consider deploying endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions capable of identifying exploitation of memory corruption vulnerabilities. Regular vulnerability scanning and timely patch management processes are essential to prevent exploitation of similar future vulnerabilities.

Description

CVE-2026-3915 is a high-severity heap buffer overflow vulnerability in the WebML component of Google Chrome versions prior to 146.0.7680.71. This flaw allows a remote attacker to trigger an out-of-bounds memory read by delivering a crafted HTML page, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or browser compromise. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as visiting a malicious website, and no prior authentication is needed. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems. Although no known exploits are currently observed in the wild, the high CVSS score of 8.8 indicates significant risk. Organizations using vulnerable Chrome versions should prioritize updating to the patched release to mitigate this threat.

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