Chrome
CVE-2026-3539
HIGH
Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessCreate malicious Chrome Extension
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DeliveryUser installs extension
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ExploitExtension exploits DevTools object lifecycle
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ExecutionTrigger heap corruption
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ImpactExecute arbitrary code
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2021 - Vulnerable and Outdated Components
ASVS 5.0
V15 - Secure Coding and Architecture Use of object without invoking destructor
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| Exploitation Conditions | User must install a malicious Chrome Extension on Google Chrome prior to version 145.0.7632.159. DevTools must be accessible to the extension via its manifest permissions. |
| Impact | CVSS 8.8 (HIGH). Attack vector: Network. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: None. User interaction: Required. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to compromise the affected system. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026
Heap corruption in Google Chrome's DevTools prior to version 145.0.7632.159 can be triggered through a malicious extension, requiring user installation and interaction. An attacker exploiting this object lifecycle vulnerability could achieve arbitrary code execution with full system privileges. A patch is available in Chrome 145.0.7632.159 and later versions.
Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
Object lifecycle issue in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 145.0.7632.159 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) [CVSS 8.8 HIGH]
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Affects Chrome. Object lifecycle issue in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 145.0.7632.159 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)
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Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Primary rating from NVD.
CVSS VectorNVD
Lifecycle Timeline
2DescriptionCVE.org
Object lifecycle issue in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 145.0.7632.159 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)
Executive ViewAI
A high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome (CVE-2026-3539) allows attackers to exploit heap corruption through malicious browser extensions, potentially compromising user systems and sensitive data. Organizations must prioritize patching to Chrome 145.0.7632.159 or later to eliminate attack vectors targeting employees' workstations and endpoints.
Apply vendor patch. Additionally: enforce Chrome extension whitelist policies blocking unknown extensions; disable Chrome Web Store access for non-approved extensions; enforce User and Device Enrollment (UDE) to limit extension installation capabilities; monitor endpoint detection and response (EDR) for suspicious extension behavior; educate users on extension installation risks.
Threat Intelligence Overview
NVD
CVE.org
EPSS
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Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org
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Vendor StatusVendor
SUSE
Severity: High| Product | Status |
|---|---|
| SUSE Package Hub 15 SP6 | Fixed |
| openSUSE Leap 15.6 | Fixed |
| openSUSE Leap 16.0 | Fixed |
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | Fixed |
| SUSE Package Hub 15 SP6 | Fixed |
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