CVE-2026-16804: Use after free in Input
Chromium: CVE-2026-16804 Use after free in Input
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 Input in Google Chrome prior to 150.0.7871.186 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
— MITRE
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Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 150.0.7871.186 - Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 150.0.4078.99 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Chromium-based browsers (Google Chrome/ Microsoft Edge)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 150.0.7871.186
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-16804?
CVE-2026-16804 has a high severity rating of 8.3 according to CVSS 3.1.
How do I fix CVE-2026-16804?
To fix CVE-2026-16804, ensure you update Google Chrome to version 150.0.7871.186 or later.
Which software is affected by CVE-2026-16804?
CVE-2026-16804 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 150.0.7871.186 and Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) that ingests Chromium.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-16804?
CVE-2026-16804 is categorized as a 'Use After Free' vulnerability.
Who assigned CVE-2026-16804?
CVE-2026-16804 was assigned by Google Chrome's security team.