What is CVE-2026-5281 in Chrome?

Use-after-free in Dawn WebGPU component. Allows RCE via malicious HTML if renderer owned.

How do I fix Chrome zero-day CVE-2026-5281?

Update to 146.0.7680.177/178 (Windows/macOS) or .177 (Linux). Go Help > About > Relaunch.

Yes, Chromium-based. Update ASAP when available.

Four already. WebGPU rush widens targets — expect more.

🛡️ Security Tools

Chrome's bleeding zero-days. This one's in Dawn, and hackers are already feasting. Patch fast—or else.

Threat Digest Apr 03, 2026 3 min read 14 views

Patch Chrome to 146.0.7680.177/178 immediately—fourth zero-day exploited this year. 𝕏
Dawn's WebGPU flaw echoes Flash-era risks; Google's feature sprint invites trouble. 𝕏
CISA mandates federal fixes by April 15—everyone else should act faster. 𝕏

Published by

Threat intelligence. Zero noise.

#CVE-2026-5281 #Chrome zero-day #Dawn use-after-free #Google Chrome patch #WebGPU vulnerability

Get the best Cybersecurity stories of the week in your inbox — no noise, no spam.

Originally reported by The Hacker News