Google has recently rolled out a critical update for Chrome that users should not overlook. The latest release by the US tech giant addresses a bug detected in the application.
While this might not immediately prompt users to rush and update their Chrome version, there is a compelling reason why prompt action is necessary. The bug has been classified as a zero-day vulnerability, indicating that hackers are already exploiting it.
Google acted swiftly to rectify the issue due to its severity. According to a security advisory from Google on Wednesday, there are reports of an exploit for CVE-2025-4664 being used in the wild.
The vulnerability was initially identified by security researcher Vsevolod Kokorin from Solidlab. Kokorin warned that the flaw could potentially enable cyber thieves to take over user accounts by stealing sensitive data from query parameters.
It is crucial for Chrome users to ensure they are using the most up-to-date version of the browser. Google has confirmed the update to the Stable channel, with version numbers 136.0.7103.113/.114 for Windows and Mac, and 136.0.7103.113 for Linux, which will be gradually rolled out.
Most users should already have access to this update in their settings. Therefore, users are advised to check for the update promptly and restart their browser without delay.