Use After Free Vulnerability in Google Chrome Extensions on Mac
CVE-2026-8587

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Key Information:

Vendor

Google

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 May 2026

What is CVE-2026-8587?

A use after free vulnerability in the Extensions component of Google Chrome on Mac allows attackers to exploit the flaw by convincing users to install malicious extensions. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution, posing a significant security risk. This issue affects Google Chrome versions prior to 148.0.7778.168, emphasizing the importance of keeping your browser up-to-date to mitigate potential threats.

Affected Version(s)

Chrome 148.0.7778.168

References

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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