CVE-2026-7338 Google CVE debrief

Who should care

This vulnerability affects users of Google Chrome prior to version 147.0.7727.138. It is recommended that users update to the latest version of Google Chrome to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, security teams and vulnerability management teams should review the CVE record and NVD entry for additional context and details about the vulnerability.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is a use-after-free issue in the Cast component of Google Chrome. This type of vulnerability occurs when a program attempts to use memory after it has been freed, which can lead to unpredictable behavior, crashes, or potentially exploitable conditions. In this case, an attacker on the local network segment could potentially exploit this vulnerability to cause heap corruption via malicious network traffic. The vulnerability affects Google Chrome prior to version 147.0.7727.138.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

• Update Google Chrome to version 147.0.7727.138 or later
• Ensure that Google Chrome is configured to automatically update
• Monitor network traffic for suspicious activity
• Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of a potential exploit
• Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified
• Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review
• Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-04-28T23:16:21.370Z and was last modified on 2026-07-24T08:10:00.150Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. This information is based on the NVD entry and the CVE record. The vulnerability affects Google Chrome prior to version 147.0.7727.138. Users should verify their versions and update as necessary. The CVE record and NVD entry provide additional context and details about the vulnerability.

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