CVE-2026-5281
HIGH CISA KEVCVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
—
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
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SSVC status
Description
Use after free in Dawn in Google Chrome prior to 146.0.7680.178 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 4/1/2026
- Patch Due Date
- 4/15/2026
- 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.
Technical Details
- CVSS v3 Vector
- 3.1
- Published
- 4/1/2026
- Last Modified
- 4/2/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-5281?
Use after free in Dawn in Google Chrome prior to 146.0.7680.178 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
Is CVE-2026-5281 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2026-5281 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 4/15/2026.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-5281?
CVE-2026-5281 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity), with vector string 3.1.
Is CVE-2026-5281 affecting your environment?
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