Use After Free Vulnerability in PrivateAI of Google Chrome
CVE-2026-5874

9.6CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Chrome
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 April 2026

What is CVE-2026-5874?

A use after free vulnerability in the PrivateAI component of Google Chrome enables remote attackers to exploit user interaction through specific UI gestures. By crafting a malicious HTML page, an attacker may achieve a sandbox escape, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control over the user's system. This vulnerability highlights the risks associated with user interface elements and the need for improved security measures in web browsers.

Affected Version(s)

Chrome 147.0.7727.55

References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/04/stable-chan...
https://issues.chromium.org/issues/485397279

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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