Use After Free Vulnerability in ANGLE Component of Google Chrome
CVE-2026-9941

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Chrome
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 May 2026

What is CVE-2026-9941?

A use after free vulnerability exists in the ANGLE component of Google Chrome prior to version 148.0.7778.216. This flaw could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code within a sandbox environment through a specially crafted HTML page. By exploiting this vulnerability, malicious actors could potentially compromise systems and execute unauthorized commands, highlighting the importance of timely updates and patches.

Affected Version(s)

Chrome 148.0.7778.216

References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-chan...
https://issues.chromium.org/issues/502812366

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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