CVE-2026-5285: Use after free in WebGL

Published Mar 13, 2026
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2026-5285 Use after free in WebGL

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 WebGL in Google Chrome prior to 146.0.7680.178 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

NVD

Credit

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Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Google Google Chrome<146.0.7680.178
Google Chrome<146.0.7680.177
146.0.7680.177
All of the following
Google Chrome<146.0.7680.177
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)
Microsoft Edge<146.0.3856.97

Event History

Mar 13, 2026
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 1, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:41 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:41 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 3, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·01:46 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·01:46 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Feb 13, 58282
Event
via FIRST·06:03 PM

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-5285?

CVE-2026-5285 has a security severity rating of High.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-5285?

To fix CVE-2026-5285, update Google Chrome to version 146.0.7680.178 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-5285?

CVE-2026-5285 is a use after free vulnerability in WebGL of Google Chrome.

4

Can CVE-2026-5285 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2026-5285 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page.

5

Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2026-5285?

Google Chrome versions prior to 146.0.7680.178 are affected by CVE-2026-5285.

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