Google Chrome up to 147.0.7727.117 Animation use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Chrome. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Animation. Such manipulation leads to use after free. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2026-7358. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Chrome. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown function of the component Animation. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Use after free in Animation in Google Chrome prior to 147.0.7727.138 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

The advisory is shared for download at chromereleases.googleblog.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-7358 since 04/28/2026. 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 04/30/2026).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 310944 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2026-7358), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 147.0.7727.138 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (310944) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-1304). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • 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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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 310944
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2026-7358

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Chrome 147.0.7727.138

Timelineinfo

04/28/2026 CVE reserved
04/29/2026 +1 days Advisory disclosed
04/29/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
04/30/2026 +1 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: 496285
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-7358 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-7358
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-360080
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-1304 - Google Chrome: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 04/29/2026 05:54
Updated: 04/30/2026 03:47
Changes: 04/29/2026 05:54 (58), 04/29/2026 19:29 (7), 04/30/2026 03:47 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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