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Google Chrome Use-After-Free Vulnerability in Downloads Allowing Arbitrary Code Execution

Vulnerability

A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in the Downloads component of Google Chrome, affecting versions prior to 148.0.7778.168. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by convincing users to perform specific UI gestures on a crafted HTML page.

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, 8:48 PM
Updated: May 14, 2026, 8:48 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
8.4
impact
10.0
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.