Google Chrome up to 145.0.7632.159 PDF Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Chrome. This affects an unknown part of the component PDF. The manipulation results in Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-3939. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Google Chrome. Affected is an unknown function of the component PDF. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Insufficient policy enforcement in PDF in Google Chrome prior to 146.0.7680.71 allowed a remote attacker to bypass navigation restrictions via a crafted PDF file. (Chromium security severity: Low)

The advisory is shared for download at chromereleases.googleblog.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-3939 since 03/11/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 03/17/2026).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 302246 (Fedora 43 : chromium (2026-0dc0c88f83)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 146.0.7680.71 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (302246) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-0702). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • Fedora Linux
  • Google Chrome

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.9

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 5.3
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ADP CISA Base Score: 6.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 302246
Nessus Name: Fedora 43 : chromium (2026-0dc0c88f83)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Chrome 146.0.7680.71

Timelineinfo

03/11/2026 CVE reserved
03/12/2026 +1 days Advisory disclosed
03/12/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/17/2026 +5 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: 400580
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-3939 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-3939
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-350616
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-0702 - Google Chrome: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2026 04:56
Updated: 03/17/2026 05:15
Changes: 03/12/2026 04:56 (56), 03/13/2026 23:28 (7), 03/15/2026 19:27 (2), 03/17/2026 05:15 (21)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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