Google Patches 213 Security Issues in Chrome
Seven of the fixed bugs are rated critical and could allow malicious code to run through crafted HTML pages.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Cybersecurity
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Google has released a Chrome security update that fixes 213 security issues, seven of which the company classifies as critical. The fixes are contained in Chrome 157.0.8103.38 for Linux, Windows, and Mac, and in the matching Android release.
Why it matters
Some of the fixed bugs could allow remote and malicious code to run through specially crafted HTML pages, making timely installation important for users worldwide. Google says access to bug details may stay restricted until most users have updated.
The update contains 213 security fixes, including 7 issues Google rates as critical, in Chrome 157.0.8103.38 for desktop platforms. The Android build is updated to the same version number, and the extraction does not detail which specific components are affected.
The players
Google is the American technology company that develops the Chrome browser and issued the security update.
The details
Users can check their installed version by opening About Chrome from the menu bar, and Chrome must be restarted after the update is installed. The Android version will arrive on Google Play over the coming days.
Timeline
Update released on November 7, 2026
Android version to appear on Google Play over the coming days
Rollout to all users expected in the coming days or weeks
Tech Race
This release continues Chrome's pattern of frequent batched security updates that patch large numbers of vulnerabilities at once. Keeping pace with such patch volumes has become a standard expectation for browser makers competing for user trust.
Chrome users should restart their browser after the update installs to receive the fixes. Checking About Chrome from the menu bar confirms whether the new version is active on the device.
The takeaway
Installing browser updates promptly closes known vulnerabilities before they can be exploited. Users should restart Chrome after each update and confirm the version in About Chrome.
What happens next
Google says the update will roll out to all Chrome users over the coming days or weeks, with bug details kept restricted until most users are updated.
Further reading
Explore more on Cybersecurity to see how browser patches fit into broader threat trends.
Source note: This article includes information reported by EXPRESS.
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