CVE-2026-3936: Use after free in WebView

Published Feb 5, 2026
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2026-3936 Use after free in WebView

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 WebView in Google Chrome on Android prior to 146.0.7680.71 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

NVD

Credit

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Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<146.0.7680.71
Google Chrome<146.0.7680.71
146.0.7680.71
All of the following
Google Chrome<146.0.7680.71
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Edge<146.0.3856.59
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)

Event History

Feb 5, 2026
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 11, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:04 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 14, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·01:20 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·01:20 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Nov 13, 58169
Event
via FIRST·07:15 AM

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-3936?

CVE-2026-3936 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through use after free conditions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-3936?

To fix CVE-2026-3936, update Google Chrome to version 146.0.7680.71 or later, or Microsoft Edge to version 146.0.3856.59 or later.

3

What causes CVE-2026-3936?

CVE-2026-3936 is caused by a use after free error in WebView within the Chromium engine used by Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2026-3936?

CVE-2026-3936 affects Google Chrome versions up to 146.0.7680.71 and Microsoft Edge versions up to 146.0.3856.59.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2026-3936?

There is no known workaround for CVE-2026-3936; the best approach is to upgrade to the latest versions of affected browsers.

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