CVE-2026-8587: Use after free in Google Chrome
Use after free in Extensions in Google Chrome on Mac prior to 148.0.7778.168 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Chrome Extension. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in Google Chrome's Extensions on Mac platforms before version 148.0.7778.168. Exploitation requires user interaction to install a crafted malicious extension, which then could lead to arbitrary code execution. The issue was publicly disclosed with a medium severity rating by Chromium security. The vendor advisory linked corresponds to a stable channel update announcement but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation details.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows arbitrary code execution on affected Mac systems running vulnerable Chrome versions. This could lead to compromise of the user's environment through malicious extensions. There are no known active 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 Chrome to version 148.0.7778.168 or later once available to address this vulnerability. Until then, avoid installing untrusted Chrome extensions.
CVE-2026-8587: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
Use after free in Extensions in Google Chrome on Mac prior to 148.0.7778.168 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Chrome Extension. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in Google Chrome's Extensions on Mac platforms before version 148.0.7778.168. Exploitation requires user interaction to install a crafted malicious extension, which then could lead to arbitrary code execution. The issue was publicly disclosed with a medium severity rating by Chromium security. The vendor advisory linked corresponds to a stable channel update announcement but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation details.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows arbitrary code execution on affected Mac systems running vulnerable Chrome versions. This could lead to compromise of the user's environment through malicious extensions. There are no known active 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 Chrome to version 148.0.7778.168 or later once available to address this vulnerability. Until then, avoid installing untrusted Chrome extensions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-14T05:40:28.363Z
- 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: 6a062b6cec166c07b00def7a
Added to database: 5/14/2026, 8:07:08 PM
Last enriched: 5/14/2026, 8:22:45 PM
Last updated: 5/15/2026, 6:29:48 AM
Views: 21
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