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CVE-2026-7356 Google CVE debrief

CVE-2026-7356 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 147.0.7727.138. The vulnerability is caused by a use-after-free issue in the Navigation component, which can be exploited by a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability affects users of Google Chrome prior to version 147.0.7727.138. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the victim's system. The vulnerability has a high impact on the system and requires immediate attention.

Vendor
Google
Product
Chrome
CVSS
HIGH 8.8
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

This vulnerability affects users of Google Chrome prior to version 147.0.7727.138. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the victim's system. System administrators and security teams should prioritize updating Google Chrome to version 147.0.7727.138 or later. They should also monitor for any suspicious activity that could be related to this vulnerability.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is caused by a use-after-free issue in the Navigation component of Google Chrome. This occurs when the browser attempts to access memory that has already been freed, allowing an attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability affects Google Chrome prior to version 147.0.7727.138. The CVE record was published on 2026-04-28T23:16:23.163Z and has not been modified since then.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update Google Chrome to version 147.0.7727.138 or later
  • Ensure that all users of Google Chrome are aware of the vulnerability and take steps to update their browsers
  • Monitor for any suspicious activity that could be related to this vulnerability
  • 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 2026-04-28T23:16:23.163Z and was last modified on 2026-07-24T08:10:00.150Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. This vulnerability affects Google Chrome prior to version 147.0.7727.138. The vulnerability is caused by a use-after-free issue in the Navigation component. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the victim's system. The CVE record was published on 2026-04-28T23:16:23.163Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. Evidence limits suggest that defenders verify system updates and monitor for suspicious activity.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-7356 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-7356

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

  • CVE-2026-7356 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-7356

    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.