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CVE-2026-7347 Google CVE debrief

CVE-2026-7347 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 147.0.7727.138. The vulnerability is caused by a use after free in Chromoting, which allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via malicious network traffic. This vulnerability has significant implications for users of Google Chrome, particularly in environments where the browser is used for sensitive activities. The vulnerability's high severity and potential impact on Chrome users make it essential for administrators to prioritize patching.

Vendor
Google
Product
Chrome
CVSS
HIGH 8.1
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 prevent potential exploitation of this vulnerability. This includes administrators responsible for managing Chrome deployments in their organizations, as well as individual users who rely on Chrome for sensitive activities. The potential impact of this vulnerability on Chrome users makes it essential for them to take immediate action to patch their browsers.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is caused by a use after free in Chromoting, a component of Google Chrome. This allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via malicious network traffic. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.1 and is classified as HIGH severity. The technical details of the vulnerability are limited, but it is clear that the exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to significant security risks for Chrome users.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update Google Chrome to version 147.0.7727.138 or later
  • Monitor network traffic for potential malicious activity
  • Implement additional security measures, such as firewall rules and intrusion detection systems
  • 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
  • Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-04-28T23:16:22.280Z and was last modified on 2026-07-24T08:10:00.150Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. Evidence is limited to public sources and may not reflect the full scope or impact of this vulnerability. Defenders should verify the affected product deployments and review official advisories for further details.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-7347 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-7347

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

  • CVE-2026-7347 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-7347

    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.