CVE-2026-95316: Unchecked return value in Performance in Google Chrome prior to 154.0.8037.57 allowed a local attacker to pote

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-95316?

chrome: upgrade to 154.0.8037.57. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-95316 being exploited?

CVE-2026-95316 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-2026-95316 affect?

CVE-2026-95316 affects chrome. Severity is low (CVSS 2.9). Unchecked return value in Performance in Google Chrome prior to 154.0.8037.57 allowed a local attacker to potentially read memory via a local program. (Chromium security severity: Low)

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-95316?

Priority 11/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

LOW 2.9UPGRADE

CVE-2026-95316 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.9) affecting chrome. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unchecked return value in Performance in Google Chrome prior to 154.0.8037.57 allowed a local attacker to potentially read memory via a local program. (Chromium security severity: Low)

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.9 (Low)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 97%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-252
Published	2026-09-29
Last modified	2026-09-30

Publisher (CNA): Chrome · Vendor: google

Last updated 2026-09-30 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-09-29 18:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-09-30 16:29 UTCUpdated Record last modified

google chrome UPGRADE

Affected: < 154.0.8037.57

Fixed in: 154.0.8037.57

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 154.0.8037.57 (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.

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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-2026-95316?

chrome: upgrade to 154.0.8037.57. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-95316 being exploited?

CVE-2026-95316 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-2026-95316 affect?

CVE-2026-95316 affects chrome. Severity is low (CVSS 2.9). Unchecked return value in Performance in Google Chrome prior to 154.0.8037.57 allowed a local attacker to potentially read memory via a local program. (Chromium security severity: Low)

How urgent is CVE-2026-95316?

Priority 11/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Google Chrome vulnerabilities · Chromium vulnerabilities

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