CVE-2026-6361

Name: CVE-2026-6361
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-04-15T20:16:43.267+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.3/10EPSS 0.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-6361 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Heap buffer overflow in PDFium in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 147.0.7727.101 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted PDF file. (Chromium security severity: High). EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap buffer overflow in PDFium in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 147.0.7727.101 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted PDF file. (Chromium security severity: High)

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.31%

22.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	< 147.0.7727.101

References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_15.htmlVendor Advisory
https://issues.chromium.org/issues/500036290Issue Tracking, Permissions Required

Timeline

Published: Apr 15, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-6361?

How severe is CVE-2026-6361?

CVE-2026-6361 has a CVSS score of 8.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-6361?

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