Google Chrome up to 146.0.7680.178 CSS type confusion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Google Chrome. This affects an unknown function of the component CSS. Executing a manipulation can lead to type confusion. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-5914. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Chrome. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component CSS. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a type confusion vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-843. The product allocates or initializes a resource such as a pointer, object, or variable using one type, but it later accesses that resource using a type that is incompatible with the original type. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Type Confusion in CSS in Google Chrome prior to 147.0.7727.55 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted Chrome Extension. (Chromium security severity: Low)

The advisory is shared for download at chromereleases.googleblog.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-5914 since 04/08/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful 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 305979 (Microsoft Edge (Chromium) < 147.0.3912.60 Multiple Vulnerabilities), 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 (305979) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-1030). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Fedora Linux
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Google Chrome

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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: Type confusion
CWE: CWE-843
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 305979
Nessus Name: Microsoft Edge (Chromium) < 147.0.3912.60 Multiple Vulnerabilities

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: 490023
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-5914 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-5914
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-356452
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-1030 - Google Chrome und Microsoft Edge: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 04/09/2026 02:36
Updated: 04/12/2026 07:44
Changes: 04/09/2026 02:36 (57), 04/11/2026 11:15 (2), 04/12/2026 07:44 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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