CVE-2026-19139: Race in CredentialProvider in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 151.0.7922.109 allowed a local attacker to per

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-19139?

chrome: upgrade to 151.0.7922.109. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-19139 being exploited?

CVE-2026-19139 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-19139 affect?

CVE-2026-19139 affects chrome. Severity is high (CVSS 7.4). Race in CredentialProvider in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 151.0.7922.109 allowed a local attacker to perform OS-level privilege escalation via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: High)

Routine

HIGH 7.4UPGRADE

CVE-2026-19139 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.4) affecting chrome. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Race in CredentialProvider in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 151.0.7922.109 allowed a local attacker to perform OS-level privilege escalation via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: High)

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.4 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 100%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-362
Published	2026-08-06
Last modified	2026-10-23

Publisher (CNA): Chrome · Vendor: google

Last updated 2026-10-23 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-08-06 22:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-23 21:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

google chrome UPGRADE

Affected: < 151.0.7922.109

Fixed in: 151.0.7922.109

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy chrome || rpm -q chrome || chrome --version

2. UPGRADE to 151.0.7922.109 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade chrome

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade chrome

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-19139?

chrome: upgrade to 151.0.7922.109. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-19139 being exploited?

CVE-2026-19139 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-19139 affect?

CVE-2026-19139 affects chrome. Severity is high (CVSS 7.4). Race in CredentialProvider in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 151.0.7922.109 allowed a local attacker to perform OS-level privilege escalation via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: High)

How urgent is CVE-2026-19139?

Priority 26/100. High severity

Software pages

Windows vulnerabilities · Google Chrome vulnerabilities · Chromium vulnerabilities

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