Users of Chrome are at risk of hacking if someone can take advantage of the security flaws, according to a significant security advisory issued by the Indian government. The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) released the most recent Chrome security alert in November 2025 with a high severity rating, which should greatly worry the nation’s millions of Chrome users.
A remote attacker may be able to run arbitrary code on the targeted machine if these vulnerabilities are successfully exploited, according to CERT-In’s note. Here are the specifics on how security flaws can put Chrome users at danger as well as other things you should be aware of.
CERT-In Chrome Alert for Users
The issue and the source of the security threat are highlighted in the security agency’s note. Google Chrome has several vulnerabilities because of type misunderstanding in version 8. By convincing a victim to visit a specially designed web page, a remote attacker could take advantage of these vulnerabilities, it continues.
Who Is at Risk Due to a Security Issue in Chrome?
Chrome users on Windows, MacOS and Linux are being warned about the risks and these versions have been mentioned:
- Google Chrome versions prior to 142.0.7444.175/.176 for Windows
- Google Chrome versions prior to 142.0.7444.176 for Mac
- Google Chrome versions prior to 142.0.7444.175 for Linux
It goes without saying that you should upgrade the browser right away if the version of Chrome on your computer is older than these. Along with the facts, Google has released the latest patch updates for the impacted versions.
Users of Windows, macOS, and Linux should download the most recent Google Chrome software update. To accomplish this, navigate to Chrome’s three-dot menu and select Settings > About > Update Chrome. The security updates included in the stable channel update are listed by Google.
