Use After Free Vulnerability in WebGL for Google Chrome
CVE-2026-5285

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Chrome
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 April 2026

What is CVE-2026-5285?

A use after free vulnerability exists in the WebGL component of Google Chrome versions prior to 146.0.7680.178. This flaw can be exploited by delivering a specially crafted HTML page, which may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within a sandboxed environment. Properly exploiting this vulnerability could lead to significant security risks, underscoring the need for users to update their browsers promptly to mitigate potential threats.

Affected Version(s)

Chrome 146.0.7680.178

References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/03/stable-chan...
https://issues.chromium.org/issues/492228019

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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