CVE-2026-2441 (GCVE-0-2026-2441)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-02-13 18:27 – Updated: 2026-02-26 14:44Summary
Use after free in CSS in Google Chrome prior to 145.0.7632.75 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
Severity
8.8 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: active
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-02-18 04:56 UTC
CWE
- CWE-416 - Use after free
Assigner
References
4 references
Impacted products
CISA
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: ade632ed-df92-486f-80de-4e0f0c7880d1
Exploited: Yes
Timestamps
First Seen: 2026-02-17
Asserted: 2026-02-17
Scope
Notes: KEV entry: Google Chromium CSS Use-After-Free Vulnerability | Affected: Google / Chromium | Description: Google Chromium CSS contains a use-after-free vulnerability that could allow a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability could affect multiple web browsers that utilize Chromium, including, but not limited to, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera. | Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. | Due date: 2026-03-10 | Known ransomware campaign use (KEV): Unknown | Notes (KEV): https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/02/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_13.html ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-2441
Evidence
Type: Vendor Report
Signal: Successful Exploitation
Confidence: 80%
Source: cisa-kev
Details
| Cwes | CWE-416 |
|---|---|
| Feed | CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog |
| Product | Chromium |
| Due Date | 2026-03-10 |
| Date Added | 2026-02-17 |
| Vendorproject | |
| Vulnerabilityname | Google Chromium CSS Use-After-Free Vulnerability |
| Knownransomwarecampaignuse | Unknown |
References
Created: 2026-02-18 06:44 UTC
| Updated: 2026-02-18 06:44 UTC
Previdian
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: 69520f96-85c7-461f-948d-c51db8bb8d21
Exploited: Yes
Timestamps
First Seen: 2026-06-01
Asserted: 2026-06-01
Scope
Notes: KEVIntel entry: Use after free in CSS in Google Chrome prior to 145.0.7632.75 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted... | Affected: Google / Chrome | CVSS: 8.8 (HIGH) | EPSS: 0.2202 | Used in malware: unknown | Not yet in CISA KEV: False
Evidence
Type: Public Report
Signal: Successful Exploitation
Confidence: 70%
Source: kevintel
Details
| Feed | KEVIntel (kevintel.com) |
|---|---|
| Title | Use after free in CSS in Google Chrome prior to 145.0.7632.75 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted... |
| Vendor | |
| Product | Chrome |
| Added Date | 2026-06-01T10:57:11.873Z |
| Cvss Score | 8.8 |
| Epss Score | 0.2202 |
| Cvss Severity | HIGH |
| Epss Percentile | 0.97353 |
| Used In Malware | unknown |
| Ahead Of Cisa Kev |
|
| Not Yet In Cisa Kev | False |
References
Created: 2026-06-23 14:03 UTC
| Updated: 2026-07-10 06:14 UTC
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