CVE-2026-5291

Name: CVE-2026-5291
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-04-01T05:16:02.743+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-5291 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Inappropriate implementation in WebGL in Google Chrome prior to 146.0.7680.178 allowed a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium). EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Inappropriate implementation in WebGL in Google Chrome prior to 146.0.7680.178 allowed a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.19%

9.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	< 146.0.7680.177

References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_31.htmlVendor Advisory
https://issues.chromium.org/issues/490118036Issue Tracking, Permissions Required

Timeline

Published: Apr 1, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-5291?

How severe is CVE-2026-5291?

CVE-2026-5291 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-5291?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2026-5291?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST