The Chrome team has announced the rollout of a critical security update for its popular web browser, Chrome, addressing 11 code execution vulnerabilities that could potentially put millions of users at risk.
The update, Chrome 138.0.7204.49 for Linux and 138.0.7204.49/50 for Windows and Mac, is now being distributed through the stable channel and will reach users over the coming days and weeks.
Major Security Fixes in Chrome 138
This latest release is part of Google’s ongoing commitment to user safety and browser integrity.
The update patches a range of vulnerabilities, including several that were discovered and reported by external security researchers.
Notably, three of the vulnerabilities have been highlighted for their potential impact and the contributions of their discoverers:
| CVE ID | Severity | Description |
| CVE-2025-6555 | Medium | Use after free in Animation |
| CVE-2025-6556 | Low | Insufficient policy enforcement in Loader |
| CVE-2025-6557 | Low | Insufficient data validation in DevTools |
The remaining vulnerabilities, while not detailed publicly at this time, are also considered significant.
Google typically withholds full details of such bugs until a majority of users have updated, to prevent exploitation in the wild.
In some cases, information may remain restricted if the vulnerabilities exist in third-party libraries that have yet to be patched by other projects.
The Chrome team strongly encourages all users to update their browsers as soon as possible to benefit from these important security enhancements.
Users can check for updates by navigating to the “About Google Chrome” section in their browser settings, which will automatically trigger the update process.
Google expressed its gratitude to the security researchers who contributed to this release, stating:
This update underscores Google’s proactive approach to browser security, with regular patches and a robust bug bounty program that rewards researchers for their efforts in keeping Chrome users safe.
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