CVE-2026-7349: Use after free in Cast

Published Apr 6, 2026
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2026-7349 Use after free in Cast

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 Cast in Google Chrome prior to 147.0.7727.138 allowed an attacker on the local network segment to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via malicious network traffic. (Chromium security severity: High)

NVD

Credit

Google

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
Google Google Chrome<147.0.7727.138
All of the following
Google Chrome<147.0.7727.138
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)
Microsoft Edge<147.0.3912.98

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Google Chrome/Chromium Cast to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 147.0.7727.138
  2. Compensating control

    Given the issue is exploitable via malicious network traffic on the local network segment, restrict network access to the affected device from untrusted hosts (e.g., isolate the browser/client to trusted network segments or block inbound connections from the local network segment at the network controls).

Event History

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
May 1, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:16 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Jun 12, 2026
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-7349?

The severity of CVE-2026-7349 is classified as High.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-7349?

To fix CVE-2026-7349, update Google Chrome to version 147.0.7727.138 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-7349?

CVE-2026-7349 is a use after free vulnerability in Google Chrome.

4

Can CVE-2026-7349 allow for remote code execution?

Yes, CVE-2026-7349 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via malicious network traffic.

5

Who is affected by CVE-2026-7349?

Users of Google Chrome versions prior to 147.0.7727.138 are affected by CVE-2026-7349.

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