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CVE-2026-3918: Google Chrome · Use After Free

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 27% 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

  1. Immediate upgrade to Google Chrome version 146.0.7680.71 or later, which contains the fix for this vulnerability.
  2. Implement enterprise-wide patch management policies to ensure browsers are kept up to date promptly.
  3. Employ web filtering solutions to block access to known malicious sites and reduce exposure to crafted HTML pages.
  4. Educate users about the risks of visiting untrusted websites and clicking on suspicious links to minimize user interaction exploitation vectors.
  5. Utilize endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools to monitor for anomalous browser behavior indicative of exploitation attempts.
  6. Consider deploying browser sandboxing and isolation technologies to limit the impact of potential browser compromises.
  7. Regularly review and audit browser extensions and plugins, as they can increase attack surface or be leveraged in exploitation.
  8. Monitor threat intelligence feeds for any emerging exploit code or attack campaigns targeting this vulnerability to adjust defenses accordingly.

Description

CVE-2026-3918 is a high-severity use-after-free vulnerability in the WebMCP component of Google Chrome versions prior to 146.0.7680.71. This flaw allows remote attackers to trigger heap corruption by crafting malicious HTML pages, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as visiting a malicious webpage, and no prior authentication is needed. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems. Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild, the high CVSS score of 8.8 indicates significant risk. Organizations using vulnerable Chrome versions should prioritize updating to the patched version to mitigate this threat.

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