CVE-2026-5281
HighActively exploited (CISA KEV)
Description
Use after free in Dawn in Google Chrome prior to 146.0.7680.178 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
SeverityHigh
CVSS8.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Google Dawn
PublishedApr 1, 2026
First seenApr 1, 2026
Added to KEVApr 1, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-416Use after free
How to fix
CISA required action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
CISA due date: Apr 15, 2026Update
- google chrome146.0.7680.177 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| google chrome | v < 146.0.7680.177 | 146.0.7680.177 |
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