# CVE-2026-13779: Google ChromeOS use after free in Chromoting

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-13779-google-chromeos-use-after-free-in-chromoting  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-06-30. Updated: 2026-06-30  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-13779 · Severity: info · CVSS 10 · Published 2026-06-30

A critical security vulnerability has been identified in the Chromoting (Remote Desktop) component of Google ChromeOS. This component allows users to access their computers remotely over a network. An attacker could exploit this flaw to take complete control of an affected device, potentially leading to the theft of sensitive data or the disruption of business operations.

Technologies: [Google ChromeOS](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/chromeos). Vendors: [Google](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/google).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-13779 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-13779 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-13779?** Informational severity, with a CVSS score of 10, published 30 June 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Google ChromeOS prior to 150.0.7871.47.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-13779?** A patch was published on 2026-06-30: Fixed in version 150.0.7871.47 Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2026-13779 attacked?** It is attacked over the network, in an operating system.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-13779?** Check whether you run Google ChromeOS at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## Technical details

A use-after-free (UAF) vulnerability exists in the Chromoting component of Google ChromeOS prior to version 150.0.7871.47. The flaw is triggered when the system incorrectly manages memory during the processing of network traffic, allowing a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the browser process. This is classified as a Critical severity issue by the Chromium project (CWE-416). Users are advised to update to ChromeOS version 150.0.7871.47 or later to mitigate this risk.

## Affected products

- Google ChromeOS prior to 150.0.7871.47

## Timeline

- 2026-05-14: disclosed: Reported to Google internally
- 2026-06-30: patched: Fixed in version 150.0.7871.47
- 2026-06-30: advisory

## References

- [https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0175352312.html](https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0175352312.html)
- [https://issues.chromium.org/issues/513222854](https://issues.chromium.org/issues/513222854)

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