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CVE-2026-10978 Google CVE debrief
CVE-2026-10978 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Windows, caused by a use-after-free issue in Chromoting. This vulnerability, with a CVSS score of 8.8, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via malicious network traffic. The issue was addressed in Google Chrome version 149.0.7827.53.
- Vendor
- Product
- Chrome
- CVSS
- HIGH 8.8
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-06-04
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-06-06
- Advisory published
- 2026-06-04
- Advisory updated
- 2026-06-06
Who should care
Users of Google Chrome on Windows prior to version 149.0.7827.53 should update to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability.
Technical summary
The vulnerability is caused by a use-after-free issue in Chromoting, a component of Google Chrome. This issue allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via malicious network traffic.
Defensive priority
High
Recommended defensive actions
- Update Google Chrome to version 149.0.7827.53 or later.
Evidence notes
The CVE record and NVD detail can be found at [cve-org] and [nvd], respectively. Additional information is available at [ref-4] and [ref-5].
Official resources
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CVE-2026-10978 CVE record
CVE.org
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CVE-2026-10978 NVD detail
NVD
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Source item URL
nvd_modified
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Mitigation or vendor reference
[email protected] - Vendor Advisory
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Source reference
[email protected] - Permissions Required
CVE-2026-10978 was published on [cvePublishedAt] and modified on [cveModifiedAt].