UAFree in Chrome CSS (146.0.7680.178) Remote Code Execution
CVE-2026-5273 Published on April 1, 2026
Use after free in CSS in Google Chrome prior to 146.0.7680.178 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-5273 can be exploited with network access, requires user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be low. considered to have a small impact on confidentiality and integrity and availability.
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-2026-5273 has been classified to as a Dangling pointer vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-5273
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Affected Versions
Google Chrome:- Version 146.0.7680.178 and below 146.0.7680.178 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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