Use After Free Vulnerability in Google Chrome PDF Processing
CVE-2026-91737

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 September 2026

Badges

๐Ÿ‘พ Exploit Exists๐ŸŸก Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-91737?

A use after free vulnerability exists in the PDF processing component of Google Chrome, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the browser's sandbox environment through specially crafted HTML content. This flaw affects Google Chrome versions released prior to 153.0.8010.47, highlighting the importance of maintaining up-to-date software to mitigate potential risks. Users are advised to upgrade their browser to the latest version to ensure protection against this and other vulnerabilities.

Affected Version(s)

Chrome 153.0.8010.47

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

References

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

  • ๐ŸŸก

    Public PoC available

  • ๐Ÿ‘พ

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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