CVE-2026-7342: Use after free in WebView
Use after free in WebView in Google Chrome on Android prior to 147.0.7727.138 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
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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 147.0.7727.137
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2026-7363
- CVE-2026-7361
- CVE-2026-7344
- CVE-2026-7343
- CVE-2026-7333
- CVE-2026-7360
- CVE-2026-7359
- CVE-2026-7358
- CVE-2026-7334
- CVE-2026-7357
- CVE-2026-7356
- CVE-2026-7354
- CVE-2026-7353
- CVE-2026-7352
- CVE-2026-7351
- CVE-2026-7350
- CVE-2026-7349
- CVE-2026-7348
- CVE-2026-7335
- CVE-2026-7336
- CVE-2026-7337
- CVE-2026-7347
- CVE-2026-7346
- CVE-2026-7345
- CVE-2026-7338
- CVE-2026-7341
- CVE-2026-7339
- CVE-2026-7340
- CVE-2026-7355
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-7342?
CVE-2026-7342 has a security severity rating of High in the Chromium security framework.
How do I fix CVE-2026-7342?
To mitigate CVE-2026-7342, update Google Chrome on Android to version 147.0.7727.138 or later.
What causes CVE-2026-7342?
CVE-2026-7342 is caused by a use after free vulnerability in the WebView component of Google Chrome for Android.
Can CVE-2026-7342 allow unauthorized access?
Yes, CVE-2026-7342 can allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page.
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2026-7342?
CVE-2026-7342 affects Google Chrome for Android versions prior to 147.0.7727.138.