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CVE-2026-4441: 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 146.0.7680.153 soon.

Data as of 1 Nov 2026, 08:20 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 26% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch
Available – fixed in 146.0.7680.153
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 20 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 31 Oct 2026.

What to do

Upgrade Google Chrome to 146.0.7680.153.

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
GoogleChromeAffected
  • >=146.0.7680.153 <146.0.7680.153
Fixed in
  • 146.0.7680.153

AI-suggested

  1. Immediately update Google Chrome to version 146.0.7680.153 or later, which contains the fix for this vulnerability.
  2. Employ enterprise patch management solutions to ensure all endpoints receive the update promptly.
  3. Educate users about the risks of visiting untrusted or suspicious websites to reduce the likelihood of triggering the exploit.
  4. Utilize browser security features such as sandboxing, site isolation, and strict content security policies to limit the impact of potential exploitation.
  5. Deploy network-level protections including web filtering and intrusion prevention systems that can detect and block malicious web content.
  6. Monitor browser crash logs and unusual behavior that might indicate exploitation attempts.
  7. Encourage the use of multi-factor authentication and endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools to mitigate post-exploitation risks.
  8. Maintain regular backups and incident response plans to quickly recover from potential compromises.

Description

Use after free in Base in Google Chrome prior to 146.0.7680.153 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Critical)

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