CVE-2026-6297
Google Chrome Proxy Use-After-Free Vulnerability
Description
Use after free in Proxy in Google Chrome prior to 147.0.7727.101 allowed an attacker in a privileged network position to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Critical)
INFO
Published Date :
April 15, 2026, 8:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 17, 2026, 3:42 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-6297
vulnerability.
Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the
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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 the latest version.
- Apply security patches for Google Chrome.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2026-6297 has a 3 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
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-2026-6297.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_15.html | Release Notes Vendor Advisory |
| https://issues.chromium.org/issues/493628982 | 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-2026-6297 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-2026-6297
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).
None
Python
DSA and DLA for Debian last 14 days
Python
Thanks to https://github.com/zezhishao/DailyArXiv.git
Python
Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.
The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2026-6297 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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CybersecurityNews
Critical Chrome Vulnerabilities Let Attackers Execute Arbitrary Code – Update Now!
Google has rolled out a crucial security update for its Chrome browser, addressing 31 vulnerabilities that could leave systems exposed to severe cyber threats. Released on April 15, 2026, this Stable ... Read more
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Daily CyberSecurity
Chrome 147 Update: Google Patches Critical $90,000 ANGLE Flaw and 30 Other Security Gaps
Google has begun rolling out a high-stakes update for the Chrome stable channel, addressing a total of 31 security vulnerabilities, including five rated as Critical. The release, version 147.0.7727.10 ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2026-6297 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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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 147.0.7727.101 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_15.html Types: Release Notes, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type Chrome: https://issues.chromium.org/issues/493628982 Types: Permissions Required -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 15, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Use after free in Proxy in Google Chrome prior to 147.0.7727.101 allowed an attacker in a privileged network position to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Critical) Added CWE CWE-416 Added Reference https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_15.html Added Reference https://issues.chromium.org/issues/493628982 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Apr. 15, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H