Google Chrome Use-After-Free Vulnerability in Passwords Component Allowing Remote Code Execution

Vulnerability

A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in the Passwords component of Google Chrome, affecting versions prior to 148.0.7778.96. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting a crafted HTML page.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to arbitrary code execution on the victim's machine.

Remediation

Users can update to Google Chrome version 148.0.7778.96 or later to address this vulnerability.

Added: May 6, 2026, 8:37 PM
Updated: May 6, 2026, 8:37 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
8.4
impact
7.5
exploitability
3.8
remediation
7.7
relevance
7.6
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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