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CVE-2026-8521: Use after free in Google Chrome

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-8521cvecve-2026-8521
Published: Thu May 14 2026 (05/14/2026, 19:52:15 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: Chrome

Description

Use after free in Tab Groups in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.168 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via malicious network traffic. (Chromium security severity: Critical)

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AILast updated: 05/14/2026, 21:07:17 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Tab Groups component of Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.168. Exploitation requires an attacker to deliver malicious network traffic, potentially enabling remote code execution without user interaction. The CVSS vector indicates the attack complexity is high, no privileges or user interaction are required, and the impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is high. The issue is publicly disclosed and fixed in the referenced Chrome stable update.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution on the affected system, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the user's environment. Given the high CVSS score and critical nature of remote code execution, this vulnerability poses a significant risk if unpatched.

Mitigation Recommendations

A fixed version of Google Chrome (148.0.7778.168 or later) is available as per the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_12.html. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. There is no indication that temporary workarounds or mitigations are recommended or necessary beyond applying the official update.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Chrome
Date Reserved
2026-05-14T05:40:13.118Z
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: 6a062b5bec166c07b00debeb

Added to database: 5/14/2026, 8:06:51 PM

Last enriched: 5/14/2026, 9:07:17 PM

Last updated: 5/15/2026, 6:26:22 AM

Views: 2

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