CVE-2026-78937: Use after free in Search

Published Apr 11, 2026
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Updated

Use after free in Search in Google Chrome on on Android prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

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Google

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome (Android)<152.0.7977.65
Google Chrome<152.0.7977.64
152.0.7977.64
All of the following
Google Chrome<152.0.7977.65
Google Android

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 152.0.7977.64

Event History

Apr 11, 2026
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 25, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:10 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which installations are affected?

Google Chrome on Android prior to version 152.0.7977.65 is identified as affected. The provided data also lists Google Chrome generally, but does not specify a version range for non-Android platforms.

2

What does exploitation require?

A remote attacker must use social engineering to get the target to interact with a crafted HTML page. Successful exploitation could potentially result in arbitrary code execution outside the browser sandbox.

3

How can I determine whether an Android device needs remediation?

Check the installed Google Chrome version on the Android device. Versions earlier than 152.0.7977.65 are affected according to the provided information.

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