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CVE-2026-7333 Google CVE debrief

CVE-2026-7333 is a high-severity use after free vulnerability in Google Chrome's GPU component. This vulnerability potentially allows remote attackers to escape the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. The Chromium security severity is rated as High. Users of Google Chrome prior to version 147.0.7727.138 should update to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability. The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of GPU resources after they have been freed.

Vendor
Google
Product
Chrome
CVSS
CRITICAL 9.6
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-04-28
Original CVE updated
2026-07-24
Advisory published
2026-04-28
Advisory updated
2026-07-24

Who should care

Users of Google Chrome prior to version 147.0.7727.138 should update to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability. Chromium security severity is rated as High. This vulnerability affects users who have not updated their Chrome browser to the latest version. IT administrators should prioritize updating Chrome to prevent potential sandbox escapes.

Technical summary

The vulnerability exists in the GPU component of Google Chrome, specifically in versions prior to 147.0.7727.138. An attacker could potentially exploit this use after free vulnerability by crafting a malicious HTML page, which could lead to a sandbox escape. The technical details of the vulnerability involve the improper reuse of GPU memory after it has been freed, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update Google Chrome to version 147.0.7727.138 or later
  • Review and monitor Chromium security advisories for future updates
  • Implement compensating controls, such as sandboxing and monitoring, to reduce the attack surface
  • Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up
  • Review the supplied official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance
  • Plan vendor-supported updates or mitigations through normal change control where exposure is confirmed

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-04-28T23:16:20.843Z and last modified on 2026-07-24T08:10:00.150Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. This use after free vulnerability in Google Chrome's GPU component has a high severity rating. Users should verify their Chrome versions and update if necessary. The CVE record provides official details, while the NVD entry offers additional analysis.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-7333 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-7333

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-7333 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-7333

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

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.