CVE-2026-3923: Google Chrome · Use After Free
Affects Google ChromeSource CVE Database V5
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
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 20% 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:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 11 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 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade Google Chrome to 146.0.7680.71.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| GoogleChrome | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2026-3923, 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 network-level protections such as web filtering to block access to known malicious sites and employ endpoint protection solutions capable of detecting anomalous browser behavior. User education is critical to reduce the risk of exploitation via social engineering or phishing that lures users to malicious pages. Disabling or restricting WebMIDI functionality in Chrome through enterprise policies can reduce the attack surface if WebMIDI is not required. Monitoring browser crash logs and unusual process behavior can help detect exploitation attempts. For high-security environments, consider isolating browser processes or using sandboxing technologies to limit the impact of potential exploitation. Regular vulnerability scanning and threat intelligence updates will help maintain awareness of emerging exploits related to this vulnerability.
Description
CVE-2026-3923 is a high-severity use-after-free vulnerability in the WebMIDI 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 that exploits the vulnerability. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as visiting a malicious webpage, and no privileges or authentication are needed. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability, potentially enabling arbitrary code execution or browser crashes. Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild, the high CVSS score of 8.8 indicates significant risk. Organizations using affected Chrome versions should prioritize updating to the patched version to mitigate this threat.