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CVE-2026-5877: Use after free in Google Chrome

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-5877cvecve-2026-5877
Published: Wed Apr 08 2026 (04/08/2026, 21:20:47 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: Chrome

Description

Use after free in Navigation in Google Chrome prior to 147.0.7727.55 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

AI-Powered Analysis

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AILast updated: 04/08/2026, 22:08:04 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the navigation functionality of Google Chrome before version 147.0.7727.55. Exploitation requires a remote attacker to deliver a specially crafted HTML page that triggers arbitrary code execution inside the sandboxed environment of the browser. The issue is recognized by Chromium security with a medium severity rating. The vendor advisory references a stable channel update but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation level. No CVSS score is assigned to this vulnerability.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could allow remote code execution within the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome, potentially enabling an attacker to run arbitrary code. However, the impact is limited by the sandbox containment. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html for current remediation guidance. Until official confirmation of a fix, users should update to the latest Chrome version when available. No vendor advisory explicitly states that no action is required or that the issue is already mitigated.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Chrome
Date Reserved
2026-04-08T19:34:36.847Z
Cvss Version
null
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null
Vendor Advisory Urls
[{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html","vendor":"Google"}]

Threat ID: 69d6ca3b1cc7ad14dab3cc53

Added to database: 4/8/2026, 9:35:55 PM

Last enriched: 4/8/2026, 10:08:04 PM

Last updated: 4/9/2026, 8:14:44 AM

Views: 8

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