CVE-2026-5286: Use after free in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-5286 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Dawn component of Google Chrome versions prior to 146. 0. 7680. 178. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by convincing a user to visit a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8. 8, indicating significant potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at the time of this report. The vulnerability affects the Chrome browser and is not related to a cloud service. No explicit patch link or vendor advisory content is provided, so the patch status is not confirmed from this data alone.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability is a use-after-free issue in the Dawn component of Google Chrome before version 146.0.7680.178. It enables remote code execution through crafted HTML content. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack can be performed remotely without privileges, requires user interaction, and results in high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is classified as high severity by Chromium security standards. No direct patch information is included in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the victim's system, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected Chrome browser environment. The impact includes complete loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data accessible through the browser. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the official Google Chrome security advisories for the latest remediation guidance. Users should update to Chrome version 146.0.7680.178 or later once available to mitigate this vulnerability. Until then, exercise caution when browsing untrusted websites and avoid interacting with suspicious HTML content.
CVE-2026-5286: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-5286 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Dawn component of Google Chrome versions prior to 146. 0. 7680. 178. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by convincing a user to visit a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8. 8, indicating significant potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at the time of this report. The vulnerability affects the Chrome browser and is not related to a cloud service. No explicit patch link or vendor advisory content is provided, so the patch status is not confirmed from this data alone.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is a use-after-free issue in the Dawn component of Google Chrome before version 146.0.7680.178. It enables remote code execution through crafted HTML content. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack can be performed remotely without privileges, requires user interaction, and results in high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is classified as high severity by Chromium security standards. No direct patch information is included in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the victim's system, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected Chrome browser environment. The impact includes complete loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data accessible through the browser. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the official Google Chrome security advisories for the latest remediation guidance. Users should update to Chrome version 146.0.7680.178 or later once available to mitigate this vulnerability. Until then, exercise caution when browsing untrusted websites and avoid interacting with suspicious HTML content.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-31T20:07:14.621Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cca4c2e6bfc5ba1d9930ee
Added to database: 4/1/2026, 4:53:22 AM
Last enriched: 4/8/2026, 6:37:56 AM
Last updated: 5/15/2026, 3:30:51 PM
Views: 149
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