Use After Free Vulnerability in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-8551

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Chrome
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 May 2026

What is CVE-2026-8551?

A use after free vulnerability has been identified in Google Chrome, affecting versions prior to 148.0.7778.168. This security flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code through a crafted HTML page, which interacts with the browser's UI. Users who are tricked into performing specific gestures can inadvertently trigger this vulnerability, leading to potential system compromise. It is crucial for users to update to the latest version of Chrome to mitigate exposure to these risks.

Affected Version(s)

Chrome 148.0.7778.168

References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-chan...
https://issues.chromium.org/issues/498376171

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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