Google Chrome up to 148.0.7778.216 on Android WebAppInstalls use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Chrome on Android and classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the component WebAppInstalls. Executing a manipulation can lead to use after free. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-10923. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Chrome on Android and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component WebAppInstalls. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Use after free in WebAppInstalls in Google Chrome on Android prior to 149.0.7827.53 allowed a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: High)

The advisory is available at chromereleases.googleblog.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-10923 since 06/04/2026. 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. 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 06/07/2026).

Upgrading to version 149.0.7827.53 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-1794). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Affected

  • Google Chrome
  • Microsoft Edge

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CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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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
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

Interest: 🔍
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Chrome 149.0.7827.53

Timelineinfo

06/04/2026 CVE reserved
06/05/2026 +1 days Advisory disclosed
06/05/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/07/2026 +1 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: 499423
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-10923 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-10923
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-368554
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-1794 - Google Chrome und Microsoft Edge: Mehrere Schwachstellen

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20130704

Entryinfo

Created: 06/05/2026 06:42
Updated: 06/07/2026 01:00
Changes: 06/05/2026 06:42 (59), 06/07/2026 01:00 (7)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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