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June 22, 2026 by EmailMeNow IT Consulting

Chrome 148 Patches 151 Vulnerabilities Including 22 Critical Flaws

Google's Chrome 148 stable update fixes 151 security issues, including critical GPU and network bugs (CVE-2026-9872, CVE-2026-9873) with $43,000 bounties. Audits score google.com at 57% and chrome.google.com at 35%.

Source: Google Chrome Releases / SecurityWeek

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Google Chrome 148 security update patching critical vulnerabilities

Google has updated the Chrome stable channel to version 148, including fixes for 151 security issues, 22 rated critical. The majority of critical flaws are use-after-free bugs in browser subsystems; Google detected 134 vulnerabilities internally.

Read Chrome release notes:
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/

Notable Critical CVEs

External researchers earned $43,000 bug bounties for two of the highest-impact flaws:

CVEComponentImpact
CVE-2026-9872GPUOut-of-bounds write; sandbox escape via crafted HTML (CVSS 9.6 on Android)
CVE-2026-9873NetworkUse-after-free; remote code execution risk

Three additional critical issues were reported externally:

  • CVE-2026-9874 — use-after-free in Dawn
  • CVE-2026-9875 — out-of-bounds read in WebGL
  • CVE-2026-9876 — use-after-free in WebGL

Google has not confirmed active exploitation in the wild, but Chrome’s ~3 billion user base means any unpatched browser visiting a malicious page is at risk.

Updated Versions

Install Chrome 148.0.7778.216 or later:

  • Windows / macOS: 148.0.7778.216 / .217
  • Linux: 148.0.7778.215
  • Android: 148.0.7778.216+ via Google Play

Chrome typically auto-updates within days; enterprise admins should verify policy-driven rollouts.

Priority Actions

  1. Confirm version at chrome://settings/help on every managed endpoint.
  2. Force update through Google Workspace / MDM if auto-update is delayed.
  3. Extend patching to Chromium-based browsers (Edge, Brave, Opera) after vendor advisories.
  4. Restrict browsing on servers and jump boxes; use application allowlists where feasible.

Why Texas Businesses Should Care

Law firms, CPAs, and healthcare offices do most client work in the browser. A single critical renderer or GPU bug can compromise workstations holding privileged documents and portal sessions — especially on personal devices used under BYOD policies.

This Chrome release lands alongside other June 2026 patch cycles including Adobe PSIRT and Secure Boot certificate updates.

Independent Cybersecurity Audit

We audited Google domains on June 22, 2026:

Organization (Domain)OverallRisk Level
Google (google.com)57%High Risk
Chrome (chrome.google.com)35%Critical Risk

Browser vendor domains are frequent phishing impersonation targets. The gap on chrome.google.com underscores why users must verify they download Chrome only from official Google properties — not search ads or “update” pop-ups from scam sites (including fake World Cup stream pages).

Audit links:

Protect your organization.

Run a free Instant Cybersecurity Audit at audit.emailmenow.com — and contact EmailMeNow IT Consulting for endpoint patch baselines and SB 2610 documentation.

Sources: Google Chrome Releases · SecurityWeek — Chrome 148 · EmailMeNow audits — google.com · chrome.google.com