Google Releases Security Update for Chrome to Fix Actively Exploited Zero-Day Vulnerability

Google released a security update for its Chrome browser on February 14, 2026, to address an actively exploited zero-day vulnerability. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2026-2441 (CVSS score 8.8), is a use-after-free flaw in the CSS component. It was discovered and reported by researcher Shaheen Fazim on February 11, 2026. The flaw is classified as high severity, and its exploitation in real-world conditions has been confirmed. No further technical details or detailed impact are mentioned.