CVE-2026-7921: Google Chrome · Use After Free
Affects Google ChromeSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High : upgrade to 148.0.7778.96 soon.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 18% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 148.0.7778.96
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 6 May 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade Google Chrome to 148.0.7778.96.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| GoogleChrome | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
The vendor has released a stable channel update as referenced in the advisory (https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html). Although the explicit patch status is not stated in the provided data, the presence of this update strongly suggests that a fix is available in Chrome version 148.0.7778.96 or later. Users and administrators should update to the latest stable Chrome version to mitigate this vulnerability. Patch status is not yet fully confirmed in the input data; verify the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Description
CVE-2026-7921 is a high-severity use-after-free vulnerability in the Passwords component of Google Chrome versions prior to 148.0.7778.96. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into visiting a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating a significant risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time. The vendor has published an advisory but has not explicitly stated the patch or remediation status in the provided data.