CVE-2026-9961: Use after free in SurfaceCapture
Chromium: CVE-2026-9961 Use after free in SurfaceCapture
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 SurfaceCapture in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.216 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
— NVD
Credit
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Google Chrome/Chromium SurfaceCaptureto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 148.0.7778.216
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2026-12034
- CVE-2026-7922
- CVE-2026-13033
- CVE-2026-9970
- CVE-2026-10969
- CVE-2026-10003
- CVE-2026-9933
- CVE-2026-9993
- CVE-2026-9995
- CVE-2026-12439
- CVE-2026-10905
- CVE-2026-8557
- CVE-2026-9903
- CVE-2026-7339
- CVE-2026-8559
- CVE-2026-6920
- CVE-2026-8524
- CVE-2026-10007
- CVE-2026-12008
- CVE-2026-12440
- CVE-2026-6360
- CVE-2026-12441
- CVE-2026-7348
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-9961?
CVE-2026-9961 has a high severity rating of 8.8 on the CVSS scale.
What software is affected by CVE-2026-9961?
CVE-2026-9961 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 148.0.777 and Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based).
How do I fix CVE-2026-9961?
The best way to fix CVE-2026-9961 is to update Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge to the latest version.
What does CVE-2026-9961 exploit?
CVE-2026-9961 exploits a use after free vulnerability in SurfaceCapture.
When was CVE-2026-9961 published?
CVE-2026-9961 was published on April 20, 2026.