CVE-2026-2441
HighExploitedPublic exploitUse 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.
Published Feb 13, 2026 · Updated Sep 21, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2026-2441
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2026-2441 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Chrome (Google), Edge Chromium (Microsoft), chromium (alpine) and 2 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Feb 13, 2026. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Chrome 145.0.7632.75, chromedriver 145.0.7632.45-1.1, chromedriver 145.0.7632.75-bp160.1.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
55%
Higher than 99.0% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
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)
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Feb 17, 2026 | Mar 10, 2026 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Feb 13, 2026 | Mar 10, 2026 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Feb 17, 2026 | Mar 10, 2026 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Feb 17, 2026 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
27 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ChromeGoogle | >= 145.0.7632.75 | 145.0.7632.75 |
| Edge ChromiumMicrosoft | See advisory | n/a |
| chromiumalpine | See advisory | 144.0.7559.132-r1 |
| qt6-qtwebenginealpine | See advisory | 6.10.1-r5 |
| chromedriversuse | See advisory | 145.0.7632.75-bp160.1.1 |
Patched Releases
Chrome
145.0.7632.75
chromedriver
145.0.7632.45-1.1, 145.0.7632.75-bp160.1.1
chromium
143.0.7499.192-r0, 144.0.7559.109-r2, 144.0.7559.132-r1, 145.0.7632.45-1.1, 145.0.7632.75-1, 145.0.7632.75-1~deb12u1, 145.0.7632.75-1~deb13u1, 145.0.7632.75-bp160.1.1
qt6-qtwebengine
6.10.1-r5, 6.10.2-r2
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Feb 13, 2026
Added to Industry KEV feed
Feb 13, 2026
Added to CISA KEV
Feb 17, 2026
Added to CIRCL KEV
Feb 17, 2026
Added to ENISA EUVD
Feb 17, 2026
Last updated
Sep 21, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-416 Use After Free
References
- advisoryhttps://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2026-2441
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploithttps://github.com/huseyinstif/CVE-2026-2441-PoC/blob/main/poc.html
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitExploitDB-52542
FAQ
Common Questions.
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.
Affected: Chrome (Google) versions >= 145.0.7632.75; Edge Chromium (Microsoft); chromium (alpine), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Feb 13, 2026.
Yes. It was added on Feb 17, 2026 with a federal remediation due date of Mar 10, 2026.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Chrome 145.0.7632.75, chromedriver 145.0.7632.45-1.1, chromedriver 145.0.7632.75-bp160.1.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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