Google Chrome up to 146.0.7680.178 LocalNetworkAccess Remote Code Execution

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6.0$5k-$25k0.59

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Google Chrome. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component LocalNetworkAccess. This manipulation causes Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-5881. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Chrome. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component LocalNetworkAccess. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Policy bypass in LocalNetworkAccess 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: Medium)

It is possible to read the advisory at chromereleases.googleblog.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-5881 since 04/08/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. 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 04/11/2026).

Upgrading to version 147.0.7727.55 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-1030). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality 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: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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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
04/11/2026 +2 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: 454162
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-5881 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-5881
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-356455
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-1030 - Google Chrome und Microsoft Edge: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 04/09/2026 02:36
Updated: 04/11/2026 15:39
Changes: 04/09/2026 02:36 (56), 04/11/2026 15:39 (7)
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Cache ID: 216:F1C:103

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