CVE-2026-7898
Google Chrome Linux Use After Free Vulnerability
Description
Use after free in Chromoting in Google Chrome on Linux prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via malicious network traffic. (Chromium security severity: Critical)
INFO
Published Date :
May 6, 2026, 7:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 6, 2026, 11:43 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
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.
- Ensure the browser is updated to 148.0.7778.96 or later.
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-2026-7898.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html | Vendor Advisory |
| https://issues.chromium.org/issues/504587882 | 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-2026-7898 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-7898
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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The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2026-7898 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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CybersecurityNews
Google Chrome 148 Released with Fix for 127 Security Vulnerabilities – Update Now!
Google has officially promoted Chrome 148 to the stable channel for Windows, Mac, and Linux, rolling out version 148.0.7778.96 for Linux and 148.0.7778.96/97 for Windows and Mac, one of the most secur ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2026-7898 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]
May. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 148.0.7778.96 OR cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type Chrome: https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html Types: Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type Chrome: https://issues.chromium.org/issues/504587882 Types: Issue Tracking, Permissions Required -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
May. 06, 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]
May. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Use after free in Chromoting in Google Chrome on Linux prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via malicious network traffic. (Chromium security severity: Critical) Added CWE CWE-416 Added Reference https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html Added Reference https://issues.chromium.org/issues/504587882