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CVE-2026-6316 Google CVE debrief
CVE-2026-6316 debrief based on CVE Program and NVD records. Google Chrome prior to 147.0.7727.101 had a use-after-free vulnerability in Forms, allowing remote attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via crafted HTML pages. The vulnerability was published on 2026-04-15T20:16:41.580Z and last modified on 2026-10-26T21:10:00.170Z.
- Vendor
- Product
- Chrome
- CVSS
- HIGH 8.8
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-04-15
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-10-26
- Advisory published
- 2026-04-15
- Advisory updated
- 2026-10-26
Who should care
Defenders responsible for managing Google Chrome deployments, particularly in environments where users access untrusted or potentially malicious web content, should assess exposure and prioritize updating to version 147.0.7727.101 or later. This includes IT administrators, security teams, and developers working with Chrome-based applications.
Why it matters
CVE-2026-6316 is a high-severity use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome's Forms component. Defenders should prioritize updating Chrome to version 147.0.7727.101 or later to prevent potential exploitation. This vulnerability requires attention from IT administrators, security teams, and developers working with Chrome-based applications.
- Potential for remote code execution inside a sandbox, requiring verification of update deployment
- Need for monitoring and incident response planning for potential sandbox-based attacks
- Importance of keeping Google Chrome up-to-date to prevent exploitation
Technical summary
The vulnerability is a use-after-free issue in the Forms component of Google Chrome prior to version 147.0.7727.101. This allows a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 8.8, indicating a high severity.
Defensive priority
High
Recommended defensive actions
- Assess exposure of Google Chrome versions prior to 147.0.7727.101
- Verify if the update to 147.0.7727.101 or later has been applied
- Monitor for potential sandbox escapes or code execution attempts
- Review and update incident response plans for potential sandbox-based attacks
Evidence notes
The CVE Program and NVD records provide details on the vulnerability, including its description, CVSS score, and affected versions. However, the records do not provide information on known exploitation or specific attack vectors.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-6316 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-6316
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-6316 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-6316
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_15.html
[email protected] - Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://issues.chromium.org/issues/499384399
[email protected] - Permissions Required
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.