Use after free in Auth in Google Chrome prior to 153.0.8010.47 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted… (CVE-2026-91716)
Use after free in Auth in Google Chrome prior to 153.0.8010.47 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-91716 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the authentication module of Google Chrome before version 153.0.8010.47. Exploitation involves a remote attacker crafting a malicious HTML page that triggers the vulnerability, enabling arbitrary code execution outside the sandbox environment. The Chromium security team rates this vulnerability as high severity. There is no information on patch availability or active exploitation in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox, potentially compromising the security boundaries of the browser and the underlying system. This could lead to unauthorized actions or system compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users should monitor official Google Chrome security advisories for updates and apply any available fixes promptly once released.
Use after free in Auth in Google Chrome prior to 153.0.8010.47 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted… (CVE-2026-91716)
Description
Use after free in Auth in Google Chrome prior to 153.0.8010.47 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-91716 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the authentication module of Google Chrome before version 153.0.8010.47. Exploitation involves a remote attacker crafting a malicious HTML page that triggers the vulnerability, enabling arbitrary code execution outside the sandbox environment. The Chromium security team rates this vulnerability as high severity. There is no information on patch availability or active exploitation in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox, potentially compromising the security boundaries of the browser and the underlying system. This could lead to unauthorized actions or system compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users should monitor official Google Chrome security advisories for updates and apply any available fixes promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-q6pj-5jr6-2p62
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-91716"]
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aaa07d355bf5e2cf5ea26f9
Added to database: 09/16/2026, 03:06:59 UTC
Last enriched: 09/16/2026, 03:15:54 UTC
Last updated: 09/16/2026, 04:01:24 UTC
Views: 1
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