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Remote code execution in widely deployed Google Chrome via PDFium can compromise many endpoints; patching affects broad user base and enterprise security.

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CVE-2026-93381

8.8
High
EPSS n/aPatch availableSep 19, 2026

PDFium buffer overflow in Chrome allows remote code execution via crafted PDF.

common questions

Is CVE-2026-93381 being exploited?

Not confirmed. CVE-2026-93381 does not appear in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which records only exploitation that has been observed and reported publicly. That is evidence of absence of a report, not evidence the flaw is unattacked.

How severe is CVE-2026-93381?

CVE-2026-93381 is rated High with a CVSS score of 8.8. Severity describes how bad exploitation would be, not how likely it is: pair it with exploitation evidence before deciding what to patch first.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-93381?

Yes. A fix has been recorded for CVE-2026-93381. The vendor advisory is the authority on the exact fixed version — apply it from there rather than from a summary.

What does CVE-2026-93381 affect?

CVE-2026-93381 affects Google Chrome on Windows < 153.0.8010.52, Chromium-based apps using PDFium. Confirm the exact affected versions against the vendor advisory before deciding you are exposed.

What should I do about CVE-2026-93381?

Update Chrome to 153.0.8010.52+; block/unpack untrusted PDFs; user awareness

Exploitation status reflects CISA's KEV catalog as we last synced it. Check the catalog directly.

executive summary
technical analysis
affected
Google Chrome on Windows < 153.0.8010.52Chromium-based apps using PDFium
impact

Remote code execution in Chrome sandbox via crafted PDF; attacker can execute arbitrary code with user-level privileges.

action required

Immediate action required

affected versions
Google Chrome
  • affected< 153.0.8010.52

As published in the CVE Program record. A version outside these ranges is not a statement that it is unaffected — vendors sometimes understate a range, and distribution-backported builds carry upstream numbers that do not reflect what was patched into them.

how to fix
Remediation steps are tailored for users whose stack is affected. Add this technology to your stack to see the fix checklist.
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