Chrome 150 Fixes 382 Security Flaws Including 15 Critical Vulnerabilities

Google has released Chrome 150 with fixes for 382 security vulnerabilities, including 15 critical flaws that could put browsers and personal data at risk if left unpatched. No active attacks have been reported so far, but the size of the update makes it important to install as soon as possible.

The new version is rolling out as Chrome 150.0.7871.46 and 150.0.7871.47 for Windows and macOS, while Linux receives version 150.0.7871.46. Android devices are also getting an updated Chrome release with the same security fixes.

Most people will receive the update automatically, but you should still check that your browser has installed it. Major browser security updates can take time to reach every device, and manually checking is the quickest way to make sure you are protected.

Chrome 150 Includes 15 Critical Security Fixes

The most serious issues fixed in Chrome 150 are 15 critical vulnerabilities tracked from CVE-2026-13774 through CVE-2026-13788.

Many of these flaws are use-after-free vulnerabilities. This type of bug happens when software continues trying to access memory that has already been released or reassigned. Attackers can sometimes use such weaknesses to crash software, run harmful code, or gain more control over a system.

Several other critical issues are related to insufficient input validation. These bugs can happen when software does not properly check information it receives before processing it.

Security severity	Number of vulnerabilities fixed
Critical	15
High	67
Medium	169
Low	131
Total	382

Google says that none of the patched vulnerabilities are known to be actively exploited in the wild. That is good news, but it does not mean the risks can be ignored. Once public updates are released, attackers often study the changes to identify weaknesses they can target on systems that have not yet been updated.

Most Bugs Were Found Internally

Google discovered 358 of the 382 vulnerabilities internally. External security researchers reported the remaining flaws and received nearly $90,000 in bug bounty payments.

The large number of fixes shows how much work is involved in keeping a modern browser secure. Chrome handles websites, downloads, graphics, video, extensions, passwords, payment details, and many other sensitive tasks. A single weakness in any of those components can create a path for attackers.

Common vulnerability category	Number of issues
Inappropriate implementation	82
Insufficient input validation	79
Use-after-free flaws	72

The remaining issues cover a wide range of browser components and security weaknesses.

How to Update Google Chrome Now

Chrome normally downloads updates in the background. However, the update is only fully applied after you restart the browser.

To check manually, open Chrome and follow these steps:

1. Click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner.
2. Select Help.
3. Click About Google Chrome.
4. Wait for Chrome to check for updates.
5. Relaunch the browser when prompted.

You can also type chrome://settings/help into the address bar to open the update page directly.

Android and iPhone Versions Are Also Updating

Google has also released Chrome 150 for Android, while Chrome 150 for iPhone and iPad arrived earlier. The Android version includes the same security fixes as the desktop browser.

Windows and macOS devices using Chrome’s Extended Stable Channel are also receiving the updated Chromium version.

Chrome 151 is expected later in July, but there is no reason to wait for the next release. With 382 vulnerabilities fixed in one update, installing Chrome 150 now is the safer choice.