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CVE-2026-3919: 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
0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 19% 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-2026-3919, organizations should immediately update Google Chrome to version 146.0.7680.71 or later where the vulnerability is patched. Beyond patching, organizations should enforce strict extension management policies, including whitelisting approved extensions and disabling installation from untrusted sources. Employ enterprise browser management tools to centrally control extension permissions and monitor extension behavior. User education is critical to reduce the risk of social engineering attacks that trick users into installing malicious extensions. Implement network-level protections such as web filtering to block access to known malicious sites hosting crafted HTML pages. Regularly audit installed extensions for suspicious or unauthorized additions. Additionally, consider sandboxing browser processes and employing endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to detect anomalous behaviors indicative of exploitation attempts. Finally, maintain an incident response plan that includes browser compromise scenarios.

Description

CVE-2026-3919 is a high-severity use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome versions prior to 146.0.7680.71 affecting the Extensions component. An attacker who convinces a user to install a malicious extension can exploit heap corruption by delivering a crafted HTML page, potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability requires no privileges but does require user interaction to install the malicious extension. Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild, the high CVSS score of 8.8 reflects the significant risk. Organizations relying on Chrome for web browsing and extension use should prioritize updating to patched versions. Countries with large user bases of Chrome and high internet penetration, especially those with strategic targets for cyber espionage, are at increased risk.

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