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CVE-2026-10003 Google CVE debrief

A use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome's Views component, addressed in version 148.0.7778.216. The flaw could allow remote code execution when a user performs specific UI gestures on a malicious HTML page. Google has rated this as High severity. The vulnerability was disclosed on May 28, 2026, with Chrome's stable channel update.

Vendor
Google
Product
Chrome
CVSS
HIGH 7.5
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-05-28
Original CVE updated
2026-05-29
Advisory published
2026-05-28
Advisory updated
2026-05-29

Who should care

Organizations with Chrome deployments, particularly those with users who browse untrusted web content or where browser-based attacks are a significant threat vector. Security teams should prioritize patching due to the High severity rating and potential for remote code execution.

Technical summary

The vulnerability exists in Chrome's Views UI framework, where improper memory management can lead to a use-after-free condition. An attacker can craft a malicious HTML page that, when combined with specific user UI interactions, triggers the memory corruption. Successful exploitation results in arbitrary code execution within the Chrome renderer process. The attack requires user interaction through deliberate UI gestures, limiting but not eliminating the risk of automated exploitation.

Defensive priority

high

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update Google Chrome to version 148.0.7778.216 or later immediately
  • Verify Chrome auto-update is enabled and functioning across endpoints
  • Review browser extension policies to reduce attack surface from untrusted web content
  • Consider implementing application control policies to restrict execution of outdated Chrome versions
  • Monitor for anomalous browser crashes or unexpected UI behavior that may indicate exploitation attempts

Evidence notes

The vulnerability is classified as CWE-416 (Use After Free) per the primary source. The Chrome Releases blog post and Chromium issue tracker provide authoritative documentation of the fix. No evidence of active exploitation in the wild or CISA KEV listing was found in the supplied corpus.

Official resources

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