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CVE-2026-6305 - Vulnerability Analysis

HighCVSS: 8.8

Last Updated: April 15, 2026

Google Chrome - Remote Code Execution

Published: April 15, 2026Updated: April 15, 2026Remote Exploitable

Overview

Google Chrome < 147.0.7727.101 contains a heap buffer overflow in PDFium caused by improper handling of crafted PDF files, letting remote attackers execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox, exploit requires crafted PDF file.

Severity & Score

Severity: High

CVSS Score: 8.8

Impact

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox, potentially leading to code execution within the browser environment.

Mitigation

Update to version 147.0.7727.101 or later.

References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_15.html
https://issues.chromium.org/issues/496618639

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Details

CVE ID: CVE-2026-6305
Severity: High
CVSS Score: 8.8
Type: buffer_overflow
Status: new

CWE

CWE-122

CVSS Metrics

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H