Use After Free Vulnerability in Dawn for Google Chrome
CVE-2026-5286

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Chrome
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 April 2026

What is CVE-2026-5286?

A use after free vulnerability exists in the Dawn component of Google Chrome, which affects versions prior to 146.0.7680.178. This flaw enables remote attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code by crafting malicious HTML pages, posing significant risks to users. Addressing this vulnerability is crucial to maintain the integrity and security of system operations, as exploitation could lead to unauthorized access and control.

Affected Version(s)

Chrome 146.0.7680.178

References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/03/stable-chan...
https://issues.chromium.org/issues/493900619

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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