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Google Chrome Downloads Component Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A vulnerability in the Downloads component of Google Chrome, prior to version 148.0.7778.168, allowed remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting insufficient validation of untrusted input. This issue was reported as a use-after-free vulnerability.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to arbitrary code execution on the affected system.

Remediation

Users can update to Google Chrome version 148.0.7778.168 or later to address this vulnerability.

Added: May 14, 2026, 9:11 PM
Updated: May 14, 2026, 9:11 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
8.4
impact
7.5
exploitability
3.6
remediation
7.7
relevance
8.3
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

Our algorithm analyzes dozens of metrics to generate these 8 key vulnerability categories, which are then combined to calculate the overall risk score.