CVE-2026-7341: Use after free in Google Chrome
Use after free in WebRTC in Google Chrome prior to 147.0.7727.138 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-7341 is a high-severity use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome's WebRTC implementation affecting versions prior to 147.0.7727.138. It enables remote code execution inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is tracked under CWE-416 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H). The vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state patch availability or remediation level. No known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandboxed environment of the browser, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability requires user interaction (visiting a malicious page) but does not require privileges or prior authentication. No active exploitation has been observed so far.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_28.html for current remediation guidance. Users should monitor for official Chrome updates addressing this vulnerability and apply them promptly once available. Until then, exercising caution with untrusted web content is advised.
CVE-2026-7341: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
Use after free in WebRTC in Google Chrome prior to 147.0.7727.138 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
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-7341 is a high-severity use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome's WebRTC implementation affecting versions prior to 147.0.7727.138. It enables remote code execution inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is tracked under CWE-416 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H). The vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state patch availability or remediation level. No known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandboxed environment of the browser, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability requires user interaction (visiting a malicious page) but does not require privileges or prior authentication. No active exploitation has been observed so far.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_28.html for current remediation guidance. Users should monitor for official Chrome updates addressing this vulnerability and apply them promptly once available. Until then, exercising caution with untrusted web content is advised.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-28T20:02:37.079Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_28.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 69f13d70cbff5d8610e35446
Added to database: 4/28/2026, 11:06:24 PM
Last enriched: 5/6/2026, 1:58:44 AM
Last updated: 6/12/2026, 8:34:29 PM
Views: 69
Community Reviews
0 reviewsCrowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.
Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.
Actions
Updates to AI analysis require Pro Console access. Upgrade inside Console → Billing.
Need more coverage?
Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.
For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.
Latest Threats
Check if your credentials are on the dark web
Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.