Chrome WebGL Process Memory Disclosure (<146.0.7680.178)
CVE-2026-5291 Published on April 1, 2026
Inappropriate implementation in WebGL in Google Chrome prior to 146.0.7680.178 allowed a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-5291 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 have a high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
What is an Information Disclosure Vulnerability?
The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.
CVE-2026-5291 has been classified to as an Information Disclosure vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-5291
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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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