CVE-2026-5281 — Actively Exploited: Dawn (Google)
Google Dawn contains an use-after-free vulnerability that could allow a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability could affect multiple Chromium-based products including, but not limited to, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera.
| CVE ID | CVE-2026-5281 |
|---|---|
| Vendor | |
| Product | Dawn |
| Vulnerability name | Google Dawn Use-After-Free Vulnerability |
| Date added | 2026-04-01 |
| Remediation due | 2026-04-15 |
| Known ransomware use | Unknown |
| 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. |
| Description | Google Dawn contains an use-after-free vulnerability that could allow a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability could affect multiple Chromium-based products including, but not limited to, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera. |
| Source | CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities |
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