CVE-2026-8521 Details
Description
Use after free in Tab Groups in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.168 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via malicious network traffic. (Chromium security severity: Critical)
A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in the Tab Groups feature of Google Chrome. This issue affects versions prior to 148.0.7778.168 and allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending malicious network traffic. The vulnerability arises from improper memory management, where the application continues to use a memory resource after it has been freed, potentially leading to exploitation.
Users can update to Google Chrome version 148.0.7778.168 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 May 14, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_12.html | [email protected] | ProductVendor Advisory |
| https://issues.chromium.org/issues/504106200 | [email protected] | Permissions Required |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-416 | Use After Free | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| google chrome | < 148.0.7778.168 |
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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 |
| May 18, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 14, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 14, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |