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CVE-2026-6318: Use after free in Google Chrome

0
High
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-6318cvecve-2026-6318
Published: Wed Apr 15 2026 (04/15/2026, 19:04:58 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: Chrome

Description

Use after free in Codecs 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: Medium)

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, 19:57:40 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability (CWE-416) involves a use-after-free condition in the codecs subsystem of Google Chrome before version 147.0.7727.101. Exploitation requires user interaction (UI required) and can be triggered remotely via a crafted HTML page, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution within the sandbox environment. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state if a patch has been released.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the Chrome sandbox, potentially compromising browser security and user data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The high CVSS score reflects the critical nature of the impact, although exploitation requires user interaction. No known active exploits have been reported.

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 confirmation of a fix, users should exercise caution when browsing untrusted websites and avoid interacting with suspicious content. Monitor the vendor advisory for updates on patch availability.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Chrome
Date Reserved
2026-04-14T18:12:28.207Z
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: 69dfe7be82d89c981f913e47

Added to database: 4/15/2026, 7:32:14 PM

Last enriched: 5/27/2026, 7:57:40 PM

Last updated: 5/29/2026, 3:24:44 AM

Views: 79

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