CVE-2026-7976: Use after free in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-7976 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Views component of Google Chrome versions prior to 148.0.7778.96. This flaw allows an attacker who convinces a user to install a malicious Chrome extension to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.5. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Views component of Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.96. Exploitation requires user interaction in the form of installing a crafted malicious Chrome extension, which then enables arbitrary code execution. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, high complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution within the context of the affected Chrome browser, potentially compromising user data and system integrity. The attack requires user interaction and installation of a malicious extension, limiting the attack surface. No known active exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly state patch availability or remediation instructions. 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 avoid installing untrusted Chrome extensions until a fix is confirmed.
CVE-2026-7976: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-7976 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Views component of Google Chrome versions prior to 148.0.7778.96. This flaw allows an attacker who convinces a user to install a malicious Chrome extension to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.5. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Views component of Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.96. Exploitation requires user interaction in the form of installing a crafted malicious Chrome extension, which then enables arbitrary code execution. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, high complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution within the context of the affected Chrome browser, potentially compromising user data and system integrity. The attack requires user interaction and installation of a malicious extension, limiting the attack surface. No known active exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly state patch availability or remediation instructions. 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 avoid installing untrusted Chrome extensions until a fix is confirmed.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-05T22:59:25.192Z
- 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: 69fb86e5cbff5d861024e8ce
Added to database: 05/06/2026, 18:22:29 UTC
Last enriched: 05/14/2026, 03:56:44 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:23:00 UTC
Views: 96
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