Google Patches Actively Exploited Chrome Zero-Day — Update Immediately

Google issues emergency Chrome update for zero-day flaw CVE-2026-5281; update now to protect against active exploits.

Apr 2, 2026

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Google released an emergency Chrome update fixing a zero-day vulnerability already being exploited by attackers. The flaw, CVE-2026-5281, affects Chrome's WebGPU system and allows hackers to execute malicious code by exploiting freed memory.

Chrome has been updated to version 146.0.7680.177/178, rolling out over the coming weeks. An anonymous researcher discovered the vulnerability on March 10, 2026. Google confirmed active exploitation but won't release technical details until most users are patched.

This massive update includes 21 security fixes total, with 19 rated high severity. The concentration of memory-related bugs highlights ongoing browser security challenges.

Update now: Menu → Help → About Google Chrome.

Source: Cybersecurity News

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