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CVE-2026-16423

HIGH · CVSS 8.8 EPSS 0.26% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-07-21 · Last synced 2026-08-20

CyberRota Analysis

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A use-after-free vulnerability in the UI component of Google Chrome prior to version 150.0.7871.182 allows remote attackers to exploit heap corruption by tricking users into performing specific UI gestures on a malicious HTML page. This high-severity flaw poses significant risks to users, particularly in environments where web browsing is prevalent. Organizations and individuals using affected versions of Chrome should prioritize updating to mitigate potential exploitation.

Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

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CVE
CVE-2026-16423
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.8
EPSS
0.26%
Chrome

Original NVD Description

Use after free in UI in Google Chrome prior to 150.0.7871.182 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

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