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CVE-2026-3921: 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 25% 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-2026-3921, organizations should immediately update all instances of Google Chrome 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 strict content security policies (CSP) to limit the execution of untrusted scripts, deploying browser isolation or sandboxing technologies to contain potential exploits, and using endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools to monitor for anomalous browser behavior. User education is critical to reduce the risk of social engineering attacks that lead to visiting malicious sites. Network-level protections, such as web filtering and threat intelligence integration, can help block access to known malicious URLs. Additionally, organizations should maintain up-to-date threat intelligence feeds to detect emerging exploit attempts and conduct regular vulnerability assessments to ensure no outdated browser versions remain in use. For high-security environments, consider restricting browser extensions and enforcing strict update policies to minimize exposure.

Description

CVE-2026-3921 is a high-severity use-after-free vulnerability in the TextEncoding component of Google Chrome versions prior to 146.0.7680.71. This flaw allows a remote attacker to trigger heap corruption by crafting a malicious HTML page, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as visiting a malicious web page, but no prior authentication is needed. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the 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 update immediately to mitigate potential attacks.

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