CVE-2026-8511: Use after free in Google Chrome
Use after free in UI in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.168 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Critical)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the UI of Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.168. Exploiting this flaw could enable a remote attacker to execute a sandbox escape via a specially crafted HTML page. The issue is recognized as critical by Chromium security. No CVSS score or detailed remediation information is included in the input data. The vendor advisory URL references a stable channel update but does not explicitly confirm if this update addresses the vulnerability.
Potential Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to break out of the Chrome sandbox, potentially leading to execution of arbitrary code with elevated privileges. However, there are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_12.html for current remediation guidance. Users should update to the latest stable version of Chrome as soon as possible once the vendor confirms the fix.
CVE-2026-8511: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
Use after free in UI in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.168 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Critical)
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the UI of Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.168. Exploiting this flaw could enable a remote attacker to execute a sandbox escape via a specially crafted HTML page. The issue is recognized as critical by Chromium security. No CVSS score or detailed remediation information is included in the input data. The vendor advisory URL references a stable channel update but does not explicitly confirm if this update addresses the vulnerability.
Potential Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to break out of the Chrome sandbox, potentially leading to execution of arbitrary code with elevated privileges. However, there are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_12.html for current remediation guidance. Users should update to the latest stable version of Chrome as soon as possible once the vendor confirms the fix.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-14T05:40:10.520Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_12.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a062b58ec166c07b00deb5c
Added to database: 5/14/2026, 8:06:48 PM
Last enriched: 5/14/2026, 9:08:15 PM
Last updated: 5/15/2026, 3:43:39 AM
Views: 7
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