CVE-2026-7984: 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 Chrome and google/chrome to 148.0.7778.96.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| GoogleChrome | Affected
| Fixed in
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Googlegoogle/chromepkg:deb/google/chromeOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
Until official confirmation, users should update to the latest Chrome version once available. No other specific mitigations are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Description
CVE-2026-7984 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the ReadingMode component of Google Chrome versions prior to 148.0.7778.96. This flaw allows a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox by using a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.8. There are no known exploits in the wild at the time of publication. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.