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New Chrome Zero-Day CVE-2026-5281 Under Active Exploitation

Thehackernews • April 1, 2026

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Active Exploitation of Chrome Zero-Day CVE-2026-5281 Identified On April 1, 2026, a new zero-day vulnerability in Google Chrome, identified as CVE-2026-5281, was published and is currently under active exploitation. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to users of Google Chrome, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely. The exact attack vector has not been detailed, but it is critical for users to be aware of this threat. As of now, no patches or mitigations have been released to address this vulnerability. Organizations and individuals using Chrome should prioritize updating their browsers as soon as a fix becomes available. The vulnerability is part of a broader trend of increasing zero-day exploits targeting widely used software. Security teams are advised to monitor for updates from Google regarding this issue. The situation remains fluid as more information is expected to emerge. 54 sources 66

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CVE-2026-5281