CVE-2026-14048: Use after free in Chromecast on 2026-04-03

Published Apr 3, 2026
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2026-14048 Use after free in Chromecast

Other sources

This CVE was assigned by Chrome. Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) ingests Chromium, which addresses this vulnerability. Please see Google Chrome Releases for more information.

— Microsoft

Use after free in Chromecast in Google Chrome prior to 150.0.7871.47 allowed an attacker on the local network segment to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a malicious peripheral. (Chromium security severity: Low)

— NVD

Affected Software

7 affected components
Google Google Chrome<150.0.7871.47
All of the following
Google Chrome<150.0.7871.46
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)
Microsoft Edge<150.0.4078.48

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Chromium/Google Chrome (Chromecast component) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 150.0.7871.47
  2. Compensating control

    Limit local network segment access so an attacker cannot connect a malicious peripheral to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via the Chromecast use-after-free issue (CVE-2026-14048).

Event History

Jun 30, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:39 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:39 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 3, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Jul 16, 2026
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-14048?

The severity of CVE-2026-14048 is medium, rated at 6.5 on the CVSS scale.

2

What does CVE-2026-14048 affect?

CVE-2026-14048 affects Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge browsers that use the Chromium engine.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-14048?

To fix CVE-2026-14048, update Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge to the latest version.

4

What is the exploit type of CVE-2026-14048?

CVE-2026-14048 is classified as a use after free vulnerability.

5

When was CVE-2026-14048 published?

CVE-2026-14048 was published on April 3, 2026.

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