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8.8
HIGH CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-4459
Google Chrome WebAudio Out-of-Bounds Write
Overview
Description

Out of bounds read and write in WebAudio in Google Chrome prior to 146.0.7680.153 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

Details
INFO

Published Date :

March 20, 2026, 2:16 a.m.

Last Modified :

March 20, 2026, 5:58 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !

Source :

[email protected]
Impact
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-4459 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Microsoft windows
2 Microsoft edge_chromium
1 Linux linux_kernel
1 Google chrome
1 Apple macos
: Total Affected Vendor : 4 | Products : 5
Scoring
CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 HIGH 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Solution
Update Google Chrome to version 146.0.7680.153 or later to fix heap corruption vulnerabilities.
  • Update Google Chrome to version 146.0.7680.153 or later.
  • Avoid opening untrusted HTML pages.
References
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2026-4459.

URL Resource
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_18.html Vendor Advisory Release Notes
https://issues.chromium.org/issues/490246422 Issue Tracking Permissions Required
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-4459 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-4459 weaknesses.

We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).

Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.

The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2026-4459 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

  • CybersecurityNews
Chrome Security Update Fixes 26 Vulnerabilities Allowing Remote Code Execution

Google has released a substantial security update for its Chrome web browser, addressing 26 distinct vulnerabilities that could allow unauthenticated attackers to execute malicious code remotely. The ... Read more

Published Date: Mar 21, 2026 (2 weeks, 5 days ago)
  • Daily CyberSecurity
Urgent Patch: Massive Google Chrome Update Patches 26 Flaws, Including 3 Critical Bugs

Google has announced a significant security update for the Chrome stable channel, addressing a staggering 26 security vulnerabilities. The update, which brings the browser to version 146.0.7680.153/15 ... Read more

Published Date: Mar 20, 2026 (2 weeks, 6 days ago)

Results are limited to the first 20 news articles due to potential performance issues.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-4459 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Mar. 20, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 146.0.7680.153 OR cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added Reference Type Chrome: https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_18.html Types: Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
    Added Reference Type Chrome: https://issues.chromium.org/issues/490246422 Types: Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Mar. 20, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-125
    Added CWE CWE-787
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Mar. 20, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description Out of bounds read and write in WebAudio in Google Chrome prior to 146.0.7680.153 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
    Added Reference https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_18.html
    Added Reference https://issues.chromium.org/issues/490246422
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
CVSS
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 8.8
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