Google has just released an unplanned Chrome update. It fixes three critical security flaws, one of which has already been exploited by hackers. Don't wait to get the new version of the browser.
We don't imagine everything that happens behind the scenes when we browse the Internet from our browser. As long as we can visit the targeted sites, we as users don't really ask ourselves any questions. However, behind this seemingly simple operation lies a complex system where a permanent battle is taking place, invisible to our eyes: that of cybercriminals against security experts.
The former do their utmost to find flaws in the functioning of Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Safari and others, the latter strive to detect these before them or, in the worst case, to correct them as quickly as possible. This is why it is very important to update your browser as soon as a patch is available. Google has just deployed one outside of its usual schedule, and for good reason: it addresses three major flaws, one of which has already been exploited by hackers.
Chrome fixes three major security flaws, update urgently
The most serious flaw is codenamed CVE-2025-5419. It received a score of 8.8/10 on the CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) scale, which measures their dangerousness. The Mountain View firm explains on a dedicated page that the vulnerability has already been used. It is impossible to find out more for security reasons. Providing details could expose the flaw to other malicious actors who would exploit it before it is patched for as many users as possible.
The patch is already available. Open Chrome, click on the 3 vertical dots in the top right corner, then on Help > About Google Chrome to launch the update. At the end of the process, you should see the version number 137.0.7151.68 or 137.0.7151.69 of the browser on Windows, Linux, and MacOS. This is the third time this year that Google has had to urgently patch a critical flaw. Last March, Chrome could have been used to launch a user spying campaign.
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