Google Chrome up to 146.0.7680.75 Network use after free

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7.4$5k-$25k0.00

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Google Chrome. This affects an unknown function of the component Network. Performing a manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-4454. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Chrome. It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown functionality of the component Network. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Use after free in Network in Google Chrome prior to 146.0.7680.153 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

It is possible to read the advisory at chromereleases.googleblog.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-4454 since 03/19/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 03/25/2026).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 303234 (Debian dsa-6171 : chromium - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 146.0.7680.153 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (303234) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-0808). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Google Chrome

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CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4

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

ADP CISA Base Score: 8.8
ADP CISA Vector: 🔒

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VulDB Base Score: 🔒
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
CAPEC: 🔒
ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 303234
Nessus Name: Debian dsa-6171 : chromium - security update

Threat Intelligenceinfo

Interest: 🔍
Active Actors: 🔍
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Chrome 146.0.7680.153

Timelineinfo

03/19/2026 CVE reserved
03/20/2026 +1 days Advisory disclosed
03/20/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/25/2026 +5 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: 488585
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-4454 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-4454
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-351843
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-0808 - Google Chrome: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 03/20/2026 07:34
Updated: 03/25/2026 13:10
Changes: 03/20/2026 07:34 (23), 03/20/2026 07:35 (35), 03/21/2026 02:35 (7), 03/23/2026 00:21 (2), 03/23/2026 03:04 (11), 03/25/2026 13:10 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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