Google Chrome up to 146.0.7680.178 PDF Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Chrome. It has been declared as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the component PDF. Such manipulation leads to Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-5894. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Chrome and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown processing of the component PDF. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Inappropriate implementation in PDF in Google Chrome prior to 147.0.7727.55 allowed a remote attacker to bypass navigation restrictions via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)

The advisory is shared for download at chromereleases.googleblog.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-5894 since 04/08/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. 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 04/12/2026).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 305736 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2026-5894), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 147.0.7727.55 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (305736) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-1030). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • Fedora Linux
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Google Chrome

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 305736
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2026-5894

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Chrome 147.0.7727.55

Timelineinfo

04/08/2026 CVE reserved
04/09/2026 +1 days Advisory disclosed
04/09/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
04/12/2026 +3 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: 481882
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-5894 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-5894
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-356432
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-1030 - Google Chrome und Microsoft Edge: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 04/09/2026 02:29
Updated: 04/12/2026 20:24
Changes: 04/09/2026 02:29 (56), 04/12/2026 04:46 (7), 04/12/2026 20:24 (2)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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