CVE-2026-103622: Use after free in SVG

Q: What does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

An attacker needs to persuade a user to interact with a crafted HTML page. The vulnerable SVG handling can then be used to execute arbitrary code inside the Chrome sandbox.

Q: Which Chrome versions are affected?

Google Chrome versions prior to 154.0.8037.97 are affected. Updating to 154.0.8037.97 or later addresses the affected version range described.

Q: Is this exploitable without prior access or authentication?

Yes. The CVSS vector indicates network reachability and no privileges required, but user interaction is required.

Published Sep 24, 2026

Updated

Use after free in SVG in Google Chrome prior to 154.0.8037.97 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

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Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available

Google Chrome<154.0.8037.97

154.0.8037.97

Remediation

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Fixed in 154.0.8037.97

Event History

Sep 24, 2026

CVE Published

12:00 AM

Data Sourced

12:00 AM

SeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Oct 2, 2026

CVE Published

via MITRE·04:07 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·04:07 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·04:16 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

6766445691312943866

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

An attacker needs to persuade a user to interact with a crafted HTML page. The vulnerable SVG handling can then be used to execute arbitrary code inside the Chrome sandbox.

Which Chrome versions are affected?

Google Chrome versions prior to 154.0.8037.97 are affected. Updating to 154.0.8037.97 or later addresses the affected version range described.

Is this exploitable without prior access or authentication?

Yes. The CVSS vector indicates network reachability and no privileges required, but user interaction is required.

CVE-2026-103622: Use after free in SVG

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Event History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

Which Chrome versions are affected?

Is this exploitable without prior access or authentication?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

Which Chrome versions are affected?

Is this exploitable without prior access or authentication?