What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-2441?

CVE-2026-2441 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of Chrome are affected by CVE-2026-2441?

A critical vulnerability in Google Chrome (CVE-2026-2441) is being actively exploited in the wild to execute arbitrary code, affecting all users on versions prior to 145.0.7632.75.. A patch is available.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2026-2441?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2026-2441. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-2441?

Within 24 hours: Assess Chrome deployment across the organization and identify business-critical systems using vulnerable versions; communicate the threat to all users and restrict Chrome access to non-sensitive tasks where possible. Within 7 days: Implement browser isolation technologies or sandboxed browsing environments for high-risk users; enforce strict web filtering to block known malicious domains; consider deploying alternative browsers for critical workflows. Within 30 days: Monitor Google's security releases closely for patch availability; develop a rapid patching strategy to deploy updates within 48 hours of release; conduct security awareness training on phishing and malicious websites.

Chrome CVE-2026-2441

HIGH

Use After Free (CWE-416)

2026-02-13 chrome-cve-admin@google.com

Google Use After Free Chrome Red Hat Suse

8.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.8 HIGH

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

SUSE

HIGH

qualitative

Red Hat

8.8 HIGH

qualitative

Primary rating from NVD.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Patch released

Apr 09, 2026 - 20:30 nvd

Patch available

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 22:02 vuln.today

Added to CISA KEV

Feb 23, 2026 - 13:24 cisa

CISA KEV

PoC Detected

Feb 23, 2026 - 13:24 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Feb 13, 2026 - 19:17 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionCVE.org

Use after free in CSS in Google Chrome prior to 145.0.7632.75 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

Articles & Coverage 1

POC CVE-2026-2441 PoC: Chrome Blink Use-After-Free in CSS Font Engine Apr 09, 2026

AnalysisAI

Google Chrome's CSS engine contains a use-after-free vulnerability (CVE-2026-2441, CVSS 8.8) that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the browser sandbox through crafted HTML pages. KEV-listed with public PoC, this vulnerability enables drive-by exploitation when users visit malicious or compromised websites.

Technical ContextAI

The use-after-free occurs in Chrome's CSS layout engine during processing of certain CSS property combinations. When a specific sequence of DOM and CSS operations is performed, a CSS-related object is freed prematurely while still referenced by the layout engine. Subsequent access to the freed memory enables heap corruption. While Chrome's multi-process sandbox limits the immediate impact, this can be chained with a sandbox escape for full system compromise.

RemediationAI

Update Chrome to 145.0.7632.75 or later immediately. Ensure auto-update is enabled. Enterprise: push Chrome updates via Group Policy. Also update all Chromium-based browsers. Consider browser isolation solutions for high-risk browsing.