UAF in Chrome CSS prior 145.0.7632.75 (Sandbox escape)
CVE-2026-2441 Published on February 13, 2026
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)
Known Exploited Vulnerability
This Google Chromium CSS Use-After-Free Vulnerability is part of CISA's list of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities. 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.
The following remediation steps are recommended / required by March 10, 2026: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-2441 can be exploited with network access, requires user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. This vulnerability is known to be actively exploited by threat actors. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
What is a Dangling pointer Vulnerability?
Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code.
CVE-2026-2441 has been classified to as a Dangling pointer vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-2441
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Affected Versions
Google Chrome:- Version 145.0.7632.75 and below 145.0.7632.75 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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