If you run Google Chrome on your computer systems or mobile, then you better make sure that the latest update is installed. Google released a new security update for Google Chrome this week, and it fixes a whooping 74 unique vulnerabilities. Not even near the massive 429 security fixes of last week’s update, but still a sizeable number.
Google lists 17 critical security issues that got fixed in the update on the official release notes page. Even more pressing is one of the high-rated security issues is actively exploited in the wild. As always, Google does not reveal much about this:
Google is aware that an exploit for CVE-2026-11645 exists in the wild.
It is an out of bounds memory access in V8, the JavaScript engine of the Chrome browser. Specifics are not revealed at this stage. It is unclear, therefore, how attackers may exploit the issue and more importantly, how easy it is to exploit it.
Chrome users should upgrade the browser asap, especially if they use it actively on their devices. Even if it is installed only, I’d recommend upgrading it as soon as possible to protect it against the large number of potential attack vectors and issues.
Most non-managed devices should receive the update automatically, thanks to the built-in updating functionality of the web browser. You can speed up the process by selecting Help > About Chrome from the main menu. Windows users may also run winget upgrade google.chrome.exe from Terminal.
As far as versions are concerned, Chrome should display one of the following versions after the update has been installed.
- Chrome 149.0.7827.102 Linux
- Chrome 149.0.7827.102/.103 Windows/Mac
- Chrome 149.0.7827.102 Android
- Chrome Extended 148.0.7778.254 Windows/Mac