Use After Free Vulnerability in Google Chrome Video Component
CVE-2026-6302

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Chrome
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 April 2026

What is CVE-2026-6302?

A use after free vulnerability in the Video component of Google Chrome before version 147.0.7727.101 can be exploited by an attacker through a specially crafted HTML page. This security flaw allows for arbitrary code execution within the browser's sandbox environment, potentially compromising user systems. Users are advised to update their Chrome installations to mitigate this risk and ensure enhanced security against such attacks.

Affected Version(s)

Chrome 147.0.7727.101

References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/04/stable-chan...
https://issues.chromium.org/issues/495477995

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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