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CVE-2026-7359 Google CVE debrief

CVE-2026-7359 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 147.0.7727.138. The vulnerability is a use-after-free issue in ANGLE, which could allow a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. 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. The Chromium security severity of this vulnerability is High, with a CVSS score of 8.8.

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. It is recommended that users update to the latest version of Google Chrome to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, security teams and administrators responsible for managing Google Chrome deployments should review and implement the recommended actions to ensure the security of their systems.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is a use-after-free issue in ANGLE, which is a part of the Google Chrome browser. This issue could allow a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. The Chromium security severity of this vulnerability is High, with a CVSS score of 8.8. Users of Google Chrome prior to version 147.0.7727.138 are affected.

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 Google Chrome for any suspicious activity
  • Implement additional security measures, such as sandboxing and isolation
  • 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 2026-04-28T23:16:23.470Z and was last modified on 2026-07-24T08:10:00.150Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. This information is based on the provided source corpus. Further verification is recommended to ensure accuracy.

Official resources

AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-04-28T23:16:23.470Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed.