CVE-2026-2441
Google Chromium CSS Use-After-Free Vulnerability
Google Chromium
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)
Exploitation status
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
Listed by CISA on 17 February 2026. US federal agencies were required to remediate it by 10 March 2026.
EPSS — exploitation probability
FIRST puts the probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days at 55%, which is higher than 99% of all scored vulnerabilities. EPSS is a forecast of activity, not a measure of severity, and it is rescored daily.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Frequently asked questions
Is CVE-2026-2441 being exploited by ransomware groups?
No ransomware group in this database is currently recorded as exploiting CVE-2026-2441.
What does CVE-2026-2441 affect?
CVE-2026-2441 affects Google Chromium. 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)
How severe is CVE-2026-2441?
CVE-2026-2441 is rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8. EPSS puts the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days at 55%, higher than 99% of all scored vulnerabilities. It is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, with a federal remediation deadline of 10 March 2026.
How should organisations respond to CVE-2026-2441?
Apply the vendor patch for Google Chromium as the first priority, and treat any internet-facing instance as the most urgent. Because this vulnerability is associated with ransomware activity, also review whether the affected systems were reachable before patching, rather than assuming that patching alone closes the incident.