Google Chrome up to 149.0.7827.201 on macOS WebUSB use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Google Chrome on macOS. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component WebUSB. The manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-13778. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Chrome on macOS. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown code block of the component WebUSB. 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 WebUSB in Google Chrome on Mac prior to 150.0.7871.47 allowed a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via a malicious peripheral. (Chromium security severity: Critical)

The advisory is available at chromereleases.googleblog.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-13778 since 06/30/2026. 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 07/01/2026).

Upgrading to version 150.0.7871.47 eliminates this vulnerability.

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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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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 150.0.7871.47

Timelineinfo

06/30/2026 CVE reserved
07/01/2026 +1 days Advisory disclosed
07/01/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/01/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: 513167
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-13778 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-13778
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-374946

Entryinfo

Created: 07/01/2026 06:40
Changes: 07/01/2026 06:40 (24), 07/01/2026 06:41 (35)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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