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CVE-2026-7901: Use after free in Google Chrome

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-7901cvecve-2026-7901
Published: Wed May 06 2026 (05/06/2026, 18:12:26 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: Chrome

Description

Use after free in ANGLE in Google Chrome on Mac prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

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AILast updated: 05/06/2026, 19:52:24 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the ANGLE graphics abstraction layer of Google Chrome on Mac platforms before version 148.0.7778.96. Exploitation requires a crafted HTML page that can trigger arbitrary code execution inside Chrome's sandbox environment. The issue is recognized as high severity by Chromium security but lacks a publicly disclosed CVSS score or detailed remediation status in the provided data. The vendor advisory points to a stable channel update but does not explicitly confirm if this update addresses CVE-2026-7901.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome on Mac, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or compromise of the affected system. However, no known active exploits have been reported, and the impact is limited to affected versions prior to 148.0.7778.96.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html for current remediation guidance. Users should update Google Chrome to version 148.0.7778.96 or later once available to mitigate this vulnerability. Until confirmation of the patch, avoid visiting untrusted or suspicious websites that could host crafted HTML content.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Chrome
Date Reserved
2026-05-05T22:59:04.532Z
Cvss Version
null
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null
Vendor Advisory Urls
[{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html","vendor":"Google"}]

Threat ID: 69fb86cecbff5d861024b269

Added to database: 5/6/2026, 6:22:06 PM

Last enriched: 5/6/2026, 7:52:24 PM

Last updated: 5/7/2026, 8:16:53 AM

Views: 4

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