Chrome 136 Update Patches Vulnerability With ‘Exploit in the Wild’

Chrome 136 Update Patches Vulnerability With ‘Exploit in the Wild’

Google released Chrome 136 to fix four vulnerabilities, including one actively exploited in the wild. The update addresses a critical flaw related to cross-origin data leaks and other security issues.

Affected: Chrome browsers on Windows, macOS, and Linux systems.

Keypoints

  • Chrome 136 patches four security vulnerabilities, including one exploited in the wild.
  • The major flaw (CVE-2025-4664) involves insufficient policy enforcement in the Loader that could leak cross-origin data.
  • Security researcher Vsevolod Kokorin disclosed the issue, revealing an attack method involving modification of the Link header.
  • The update is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, and users are urged to update promptly.
  • Threat actors are quick to target Chrome vulnerabilities after public disclosure of exploits.

Read More: https://www.securityweek.com/chrome-136-update-patches-vulnerability-with-exploit-in-the-wild/