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CVE-2026-6316: Use after free in Google Chrome

0
High
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-6316cvecve-2026-6316
Published: Wed Apr 15 2026 (04/15/2026, 19:04:56 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: Chrome

Description

Use after free in Forms in Google Chrome prior to 147.0.7727.101 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

CVSS v3.1

Score 8.8high

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 05/27/2026, 19:57:34 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition (CWE-416) in the Forms feature of Google Chrome before version 147.0.7727.101. Exploitation requires user interaction (UI:R) and network access (AV:N), and it can lead to full confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise within the sandboxed environment. The CVSS vector indicates low attack complexity and no privileges required, making it a significant security risk if exploited. The vendor advisory is available but does not specify patch or remediation details.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the Chrome sandbox, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected browser process. This includes unauthorized disclosure, modification, or destruction of data within the sandboxed environment. However, there are no reports of active exploitation 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_15.html for current remediation guidance. Until official fixes are confirmed, users should exercise caution when visiting untrusted websites and consider updating Chrome to the latest available version once updates are released.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Chrome
Date Reserved
2026-04-14T18:12:27.345Z
Cvss Version
null
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null
Vendor Advisory Urls
[{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_15.html","vendor":"Google"}]

Threat ID: 69dfe7bc82d89c981f913df5

Added to database: 4/15/2026, 7:32:12 PM

Last enriched: 5/27/2026, 7:57:34 PM

Last updated: 5/31/2026, 2:03:59 AM

Views: 81

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