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8.8
HIGH CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-4678
Google Chrome WebGPU Use-After-Free Vulnerability
Overview
Description

Use after free in WebGPU in Google Chrome prior to 146.0.7680.165 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

Details
INFO

Published Date :

March 24, 2026, 1:17 a.m.

Last Modified :

March 24, 2026, 5:50 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !

Source :

[email protected]
Impact
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-4678 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 a version that includes the fix for the use-after-free vulnerability.
  • Update Google Chrome to version 146.0.7680.165 or later.
  • Ensure the browser is kept up-to-date with security patches.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github

CVE-2026-4678 has a 1 public PoC/Exploit available at Github. Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.

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-2026-4678.

URL Resource
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_23.html Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://issues.chromium.org/issues/491164019 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-2026-4678 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-2026-4678 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).

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DSA and DLA for Debian last 14 days

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Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago
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Born at : Feb. 12, 2025, 2:08 p.m. This repo has been linked 126 different CVEs too.

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

The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2026-4678 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

  • CybersecurityNews
Chrome Security Update Fixes 8 Vulnerabilities Allowing Remote Code Execution

Google has rolled out an urgent security update for the Chrome browser to address eight high-severity vulnerabilities. These newly patched security flaws could allow threat actors to execute arbitrary ... Read more

Published Date: Mar 24, 2026 (2 weeks, 5 days ago)
  • Daily CyberSecurity
8 High-Severity Risks Fixed: Chrome Desktop Update Fixes Critical Memory and Buffer Flaws

In a significant move to bolster user safety, a new Chrome Stable Channel Update has been launched for desktop users. The update brings the browser version to 146.0.7680.164/165 for Windows and Mac, w ... Read more

Published Date: Mar 24, 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-2026-4678 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. 24, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 146.0.7680.164 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_23.html Types: Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
    Added Reference Type Chrome: https://issues.chromium.org/issues/491164019 Types: Permissions Required
  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Mar. 24, 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
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Mar. 24, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description Use after free in WebGPU in Google Chrome prior to 146.0.7680.165 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
    Added CWE CWE-416
    Added Reference https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_23.html
    Added Reference https://issues.chromium.org/issues/491164019
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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