Use After Free Vulnerability in Google Chrome for Android
CVE-2026-5278

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Chrome
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 April 2026

What is CVE-2026-5278?

A Use After Free vulnerability exists in the Web MIDI interface of Google Chrome for Android. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code when a user is tricked into viewing a maliciously crafted HTML page. This can lead to unauthorized actions and possible data breaches, emphasizing the importance of updating to the latest version to mitigate such risks.

Affected Version(s)

Chrome 146.0.7680.178

References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/03/stable-chan...
https://issues.chromium.org/issues/490254128

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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