CVE-2026-3926: Google Chrome · Out-of-bounds Read
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 14% 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-2026-3926, organizations and users should immediately update Google Chrome to version 146.0.7680.71 or later, where the vulnerability is patched. Administrators should enforce automated browser updates across managed devices to ensure timely deployment. Employing browser security features such as sandboxing, strict content security policies (CSP), and disabling unnecessary plugins can reduce attack surface. User education is critical to prevent interaction with suspicious links or websites, emphasizing caution with unsolicited emails and downloads. Network-level protections like web filtering and intrusion detection systems can help identify and block access to known malicious domains. For high-security environments, consider deploying endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to monitor for anomalous browser behavior. Regular vulnerability scanning and penetration testing should include checks for outdated browser versions. Finally, maintain an incident response plan to quickly address potential exploitation attempts.
Description
CVE-2026-3926 is a high-severity out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the V8 JavaScript engine used by Google Chrome versions prior to 146.0.7680.71. This flaw allows a remote attacker to craft a malicious HTML page that triggers out-of-bounds memory access, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or data leakage. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as visiting a malicious webpage, and does not require prior authentication. Although no known exploits are currently in the wild, the vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with a CVSS score of 8.8. Organizations relying on Chrome browsers are at risk until they update to the patched version. Mitigation involves promptly updating Chrome to version 146.