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CVE-2026-7358 Google CVE debrief

CVE-2026-7358 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 147.0.7727.138. The vulnerability is a use-after-free issue in the Animation component, which could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. This type of vulnerability typically occurs when the browser attempts to access memory that has already been freed, allowing an attacker to manipulate the memory and execute arbitrary code. The issue is rated as High severity by Chromium, with a CVSS score of 8.8. Users of Google Chrome prior to version 147.0.7727.138 are affected, and successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data breaches.

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 inside a sandbox, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data breaches. Operators, platform administrators, vulnerability management teams, and security teams should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary actions to mitigate it.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is caused by a use-after-free issue in the Animation component of Google Chrome. This occurs when the browser attempts to access memory that has already been freed, allowing an attacker to manipulate the memory and execute arbitrary code. The issue is rated as High severity by Chromium, with a CVSS score of 8.8. The vulnerability affects Google Chrome prior to version 147.0.7727.138. The CVE record and NVD entry provide additional technical details and context about the vulnerability.

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 the importance of updating to the latest version
  • Consider implementing additional security measures, such as sandboxing and monitoring for suspicious activity
  • 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 2026-04-28T23:16:23.357Z 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 official 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.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-7358 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-7358

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

  • CVE-2026-7358 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-7358

    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.