Use After Free Vulnerability in Google Chrome for Android
CVE-2026-5288

9.6CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Chrome
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 April 2026

What is CVE-2026-5288?

A use after free vulnerability in the WebView component of Google Chrome for Android prior to version 146.0.7680.178 could allow an attacker, who has compromised the renderer process, to potentially execute a sandbox escape through a specially crafted HTML page. This flaw emphasizes the importance of keeping browser versions updated to mitigate security risks associated with web-based attacks.

Affected Version(s)

Chrome 146.0.7680.178

References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/03/stable-chan...
https://issues.chromium.org/issues/495507390

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.6
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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