Google Chrome up to 148.0.7778.179 WebCodecs use after free

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7.4	$5k-$25k	0.00

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Google Chrome. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component WebCodecs. The manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-10013. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Google Chrome. Affected is an unknown part of the component WebCodecs. 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. CVE summarizes:

Use after free in WebCodecs in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.216 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

The advisory is available at chromereleases.googleblog.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-10013 since 05/28/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/22/2026).

Upgrading to version 148.0.7778.216 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-1733). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Affected

Google Chrome
Microsoft Edge

Productinfo

Type

Web Browser

Vendor

Google

Name

Chrome

Version

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.google.com/
Product: https://www.google.com/chrome/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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: 🔒

CVSSv2info

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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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EPSS Percentile: 🔒

Price Prediction: 🔍
Current Price Estimation: 🔒

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

Interest: 🔍
Active Actors: 🔍
Active APT Groups: 🔍

Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Chrome 148.0.7778.216

Timelineinfo

05/28/2026 CVE reserved
05/29/2026 +1 days Advisory disclosed
05/29/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/22/2026 +54 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: 514715
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-10013 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-10013
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-366978
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-1733 - Google Chrome und Microsoft Edge: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 05/29/2026 08:28
Updated: 07/22/2026 21:20
Changes: 05/29/2026 08:28 (58), 05/29/2026 20:30 (7), 07/22/2026 21:20 (12)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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