CVE-2026-5914
Google Chrome Type Confusion Heap Corruption Vulnerability
Description
Type Confusion in CSS in Google Chrome prior to 147.0.7727.55 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted Chrome Extension. (Chromium security severity: Low)
INFO
Published Date :
April 8, 2026, 10:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 29, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-5914
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Update Google Chrome to version 147.0.7727.55 or later.
- Remove any malicious or untrusted Chrome extensions.
- Avoid installing extensions from untrusted sources.
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-2026-5914.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html | Release Notes Vendor Advisory |
| https://issues.chromium.org/issues/490023239 | 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-2026-5914 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-5914
weaknesses.
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CVE-2026-5914 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.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Apr. 29, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Removed CWE CWE-843 -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 147.0.7727.55 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/2026/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html Types: Release Notes, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type Chrome: https://issues.chromium.org/issues/490023239 Types: Permissions Required -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Apr. 09, 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-843 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Type Confusion in CSS in Google Chrome prior to 147.0.7727.55 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted Chrome Extension. (Chromium security severity: Low) Added CWE CWE-843 Added Reference https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html Added Reference https://issues.chromium.org/issues/490023239