Google Chrome Releases: Extended Stable Update for Desktop

Google Chrome Releases has published a new security advisory. Here is a summary and what to do.

Threat Times Exposure DeskOctober 13, 20261 min read

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Key points

New advisory from Google Chrome Releases.
Review affected versions in the advisory.
Apply updates promptly.

Google Chrome Releases published a security advisory titled “Extended Stable Update for Desktop”.

At a glance

Publisher: Google Chrome Releases
CVEs: CVE-2026-106347, CVE-2026-106358

What the advisory says

The Extended Stable channel has been updated to 152.0.7977.167 for Windows and Mac which will roll out over the coming days/weeks. Security Fixes Note: Access to bug details and links may be kept restricted until a majority of users are updated with a fix. We will also retain restrictions if the bug exists in a third party library that other projects similarly depend on, but haven’t yet fixed. This update includes 28 security fixes. Please see the Chrome Security Page for more information. [ 567936270 ] Critical CVE-2026-106347 [ 567160164 ] Critical CVE-2026-106358 [ 568719364 ] Critical CVE-2026-110136 [ 570050934 ] Critical CVE-2026-110148 [ 568826881 ] Critical CVE-2026-110161 [ 567379988 ] High CVE-2026-106184 [ 568422505 ] High CVE-2026-106200 [ 565612897 ] High CVE-2026-106235 [ 567447106 ] High CVE-2026-106383 [ 568037533 ] High CVE-2026-110139 [ 562038980 ] High CVE-2026-110140

What should you do?

Read the full vendor advisory linked below and confirm whether you run affected versions.
Schedule the recommended update, prioritising internet-facing systems.
Watch for exploitation reports; unpatched edge devices are frequent targets.

What to do and how to stay safe: CVE-2026-106347

Vulnerability severity scores ignore your specific architecture and context.
Exploitability depends on network exposure and user behavior, not just code flaws.
Prioritization requires continuous asset inventory and threat intelligence alignment.

Risk-based vulnerability management focuses your limited resources on the flaws that actually threaten your business. Start by mapping your critical assets and checking for active exploits to prioritize your backlog.

Step-by-step guide: Risk-Based Vulnerability Management: Prioritize Fixes by Actual Danger

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