CVE-2026-9904: Use after free in ANGLE

Published Apr 2, 2026
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2026-9904 Use after free in ANGLE

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 ANGLE in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.216 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

— NVD

Credit

Google

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
Google Google Chrome<148.0.7778.216
Google Chrome<148.0.7778.216
148.0.7778.216
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)
Patch available
Microsoft Edge<148.0.3967.96
Google Chrome<148.0.7778.216

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 148.0.7778.216
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Chromium/Google Chrome (ANGLE) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 148.0.7778.216
  3. Compensating control

    Protect users from a crafted HTML page by blocking/isolating untrusted web content until the browser is updated (CVE-2026-9904: Use after free in ANGLE).

Event History

Apr 2, 2026
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 28, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:25 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 29, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·11:19 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·11:19 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Apr 27, 58520
Event
via FIRST·11:27 PM

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-9904?

CVE-2026-9904 has a high severity rating of 8.3 based on the CVSS score.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-9904?

To fix CVE-2026-9904, ensure that your Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge browser is updated to version 148.0.7778.216 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-9904?

CVE-2026-9904 is classified as a 'Use after free' vulnerability.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2026-9904?

CVE-2026-9904 affects Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based).

5

When was CVE-2026-9904 published?

CVE-2026-9904 was published on April 2, 2026.

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