Google Chrome Security Update – 14 April 2026

Google has released an updated Chrome version 147.0.7727.55/56 for Windows/Mac and 147.0.7727.55 for Linux.

The addressed vulnerabilities could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code, gain elevated privileges, obtain sensitive information, bypass security restrictions, or perform denial-of-service attacks on the affected system.

Sample of the addressed vulnerabilities:

1. Google Chrome Use After Free in PrivateAI Vulnerability (CVE-2026-5874):

  • CVSS: 9.6
  • Attack Vector: Network
  • Attack Complexity: Low
  • Privileges Required: None
  • User Interaction: Required
  • Consequences: Bypass Security

2. Google Chrome Heap Buffer Overflow in WebML Vulnerability (CVE-2026- 5858):

  • CVSS: 8.8
  • Attack Vector: Network
  • Attack Complexity: Low
  • Privileges Required: None
  • User Interaction: Required
  • Consequences: Gain Access
Vulnerabilities
Mitigations

The enterprise should deploy this patch as soon as the testing phase is completed.

Google Chrome Security Update

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