CVE-2026-7342: Use after free in WebView

Published Apr 17, 2026
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Updated

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)

Credit

Google

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome for Android<147.0.7727.138
Google Chrome<147.0.7727.137
147.0.7727.137
All of the following
Google Chrome<147.0.7727.138
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 147.0.7727.137

Event History

Apr 17, 2026
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 28, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:36 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 13, 58358
Event
via FIRST·11:25 PM

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-7342?

CVE-2026-7342 has a security severity rating of High in the Chromium security framework.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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.

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