CVE-2026-4458

Name: CVE-2026-4458
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-03-20T02:16:39.06+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-4458 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Use after free in Extensions in Google Chrome prior to 146.0.7680.153 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted Chrome Extension. (Chromium security severity: High). EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Use after free in Extensions in Google Chrome prior to 146.0.7680.153 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted Chrome Extension. (Chromium security severity: High)

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.19%

9.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	< 146.0.7680.153

References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_18.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://issues.chromium.org/issues/489619753Issue Tracking, Permissions Required

Timeline

Published: Mar 20, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-4458?

How severe is CVE-2026-4458?

CVE-2026-4458 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-4458?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST