CVE-2026-4458 Details
Description
Use after free in Extensions in Google Chrome prior to 146.0.7680.153 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted Chrome Extension. (Chromium security severity: High)
A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in the Extensions component of Google Chrome, affecting versions prior to 146.0.7680.153. This vulnerability allows an attacker to exploit heap corruption by convincing a user to install a malicious extension.
Users can update to Google Chrome version 146.0.7680.153 or later to address this vulnerability.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Mar 20, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_18.html | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://issues.chromium.org/issues/489619753 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingPermissions Required |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-416 | Use After Free | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| google chrome | < 146.0.7680.153 |
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| apple macos | All versions |
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| linux linux kernel | All versions |
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| microsoft windows | All versions |
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Mar 20, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Mar 20, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |