CVE-2026-8513: Critical Use after free in Input
Chromium: CVE-2026-8513 Use after free in Input
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 Input in Google Chrome on Android prior to 148.0.7778.168 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Critical)
— NVD
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Google Chrome for Androidto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 148.0.7778.168
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2026-11669
- CVE-2026-9979
- CVE-2026-10982
- CVE-2026-11693
- CVE-2026-11694
- CVE-2026-11660
- CVE-2026-11697
- CVE-2026-11692
- CVE-2026-11670
- CVE-2026-11646
- CVE-2026-11683
- CVE-2026-11689
- CVE-2026-9952
- CVE-2026-11651
- CVE-2026-10981
- CVE-2026-11682
- CVE-2026-11674
- CVE-2026-10988
- CVE-2026-11662
- CVE-2026-15901
- CVE-2026-9986
- CVE-2026-7357
- CVE-2026-9985
- CVE-2026-15765
- CVE-2026-13860
- CVE-2026-15133
- CVE-2026-10888
- CVE-2026-15129
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-8513?
CVE-2026-8513 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through use-after-free conditions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-8513?
To fix CVE-2026-8513, users should update Google Chrome to version 148.0.7778.167 or later, as well as Microsoft Edge to the corresponding patched versions.
What systems are affected by CVE-2026-8513?
CVE-2026-8513 affects Google Chrome prior to version 148.0.7778.167 and Microsoft Edge versions before the latest security updates.
What is the impact of CVE-2026-8513?
The impact of CVE-2026-8513 allows for potential arbitrary code execution if exploited by an attacker through specific input manipulation.
Is CVE-2026-8513 present in other Chromium-based browsers?
Yes, CVE-2026-8513 can be present in other Chromium-based browsers that do not implement the necessary patches.