CVE-2026-4455: Google Chrome · Heap Buffer Overflow
Affects Google ChromeSource CVE Database V5
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
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 17% 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:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 20 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 31 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade Google Chrome to 146.0.7680.153.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| GoogleChrome | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
- Immediately update Google Chrome to version 146.0.7680.153 or later to apply the official patch addressing CVE-2026-4455.
- If patching is delayed, consider disabling PDF rendering within Chrome or configuring the browser to open PDFs externally using a secure, updated PDF reader.
- Employ endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions capable of identifying anomalous behaviors associated with heap corruption or exploitation attempts in PDF processing.
- Educate users about the risks of opening unsolicited or suspicious PDF attachments, emphasizing caution with email links and downloads.
- Implement network-level protections such as sandboxing and email filtering to block or quarantine potentially malicious PDF files before reaching end users.
- Monitor security advisories and threat intelligence feeds for any emerging exploit activity related to this vulnerability to enable rapid response.
Description
Heap buffer overflow in PDFium in Google Chrome prior to 146.0.7680.153 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted PDF file. (Chromium security severity: High)