CVE-2026-5913: Out of bounds read in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-5913 is an out of bounds read vulnerability in the Blink rendering engine used by Google Chrome versions prior to 147. 0. 7727. 55. This flaw allows a remote attacker to cause an out of bounds memory read by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with low severity by Chromium security. There is no CVSS score available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The vendor advisory linked corresponds to a stable channel update that presumably addresses this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
An out of bounds read vulnerability exists in the Blink component of Google Chrome before version 147.0.7727.55. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to read memory outside the intended bounds by using a specially crafted HTML page. The issue was publicly disclosed on April 8, 2026, and is tracked as CVE-2026-5913. The Chromium project rates this vulnerability as low severity. No detailed technical exploitation methods or impact beyond the out of bounds read are provided. The vendor advisory references a stable channel update likely containing the fix.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability permits remote attackers to perform an out of bounds memory read, which could potentially lead to information disclosure. However, the severity is rated low by the Chromium security team, indicating limited impact or difficulty in exploitation. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Google has released a stable channel update for Chrome version 147.0.7727.55 that addresses this vulnerability. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to remediate the issue. Since this is not a cloud service, remediation depends on applying the update on client systems. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory linked.
CVE-2026-5913: Out of bounds read in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-5913 is an out of bounds read vulnerability in the Blink rendering engine used by Google Chrome versions prior to 147. 0. 7727. 55. This flaw allows a remote attacker to cause an out of bounds memory read by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with low severity by Chromium security. There is no CVSS score available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The vendor advisory linked corresponds to a stable channel update that presumably addresses this issue.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
An out of bounds read vulnerability exists in the Blink component of Google Chrome before version 147.0.7727.55. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to read memory outside the intended bounds by using a specially crafted HTML page. The issue was publicly disclosed on April 8, 2026, and is tracked as CVE-2026-5913. The Chromium project rates this vulnerability as low severity. No detailed technical exploitation methods or impact beyond the out of bounds read are provided. The vendor advisory references a stable channel update likely containing the fix.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability permits remote attackers to perform an out of bounds memory read, which could potentially lead to information disclosure. However, the severity is rated low by the Chromium security team, indicating limited impact or difficulty in exploitation. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Google has released a stable channel update for Chrome version 147.0.7727.55 that addresses this vulnerability. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to remediate the issue. Since this is not a cloud service, remediation depends on applying the update on client systems. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory linked.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-08T19:34:46.615Z
- 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: 69d6ca421cc7ad14dab3cdfe
Added to database: 4/8/2026, 9:36:02 PM
Last enriched: 4/8/2026, 9:51:11 PM
Last updated: 4/8/2026, 11:22:20 PM
Views: 5
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