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CVE-2026-6318 - Vulnerability Analysis

HighCVSS: 8.8

Last Updated: April 17, 2026

Google Chrome - Use After Free

Published: April 15, 2026Updated: April 17, 2026Remote Exploitable

Overview

Google Chrome < 147.0.7727.101 contains a use after free caused by improper handling in Codecs, letting remote attackers execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via crafted HTML pages, exploit requires no special privileges.

Severity & Score

Severity: High

CVSS Score: 8.8

EPSS Score: 8.0%(Probability of exploitation in next 30 days)

Impact

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox, potentially compromising browser security.

Mitigation

Update to version 147.0.7727.101 or later.

References

Social Media Activity(1 post)

TheHackerWire

@thehackerwire

Apr 16, 2026

🟠 CVE-2026-6318 - High (8.8) Use after free in Codecs in Google Chrome prior to 147.0.7727.101 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium) 🔗 https://www.thehackerwire.com/vulnerability/CVE-2026-6318/ #CVE #vulnerability #infosec #cybersecurity #security #Tenda #patchstack

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Details

CVE ID: CVE-2026-6318
Severity: High
CVSS Score: 8.8
Type: use_after_free
Status: confirmed
EPSS: 8.0%
Social Posts: 1

CWE

CWE-416

CVSS Metrics

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

EPSS Score

8.0%Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days