CVE-2026-5281 — Google Dawn Use-After-Free Vulnerability
2026-04-01 • CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
[event] 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.
> AFFECTED SOFTWARE
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Vendor | |
| Product | Dawn |
| CWE | CWE-416 |
| CVE ID | CVE-2026-5281 |
| Date Added | 2026-04-01 |
| Due Date | 2026-04-15 |
| Ransomware Campaign | Unknown |
> MITIGATION
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Due Date: 2026-04-15