Oct 19, 2026 · 17:36 UTC SEARCH
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CVE-2026-5281

VendorGoogle
ProductDawn
Known exploitedYes
Added to CISA KEVApril 1, 2026
KEV due dateApril 15, 2026
Known ransomware useNot identified by CISA

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.

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.

CISA KEV status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. Known ransomware campaign use: Unknown.

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