Google’s Tuesday update for Chrome includes 13 security fixes, including patches for four high severity bugs. Given that the world's most popular browser has 3.4 billion users, these bugs could potentially affect billions of people if left unpatched.
Though details about the flaws are, as usual, relatively scarce as Google waits for users to update their browsers, we do know that one of the flaws was discovered within Chrome's Digital Credentials feature. This is a tool that allows users to share verified information from a digital wallet with websites in order to prove their identity across devices.
Another one of these vulnerabilities (tracked as CVE-2025-13633) could allow a remote attacker to potentially exploit a heap corruption flaw via a maliciously crafted HTML page. What this means is that an attacker who lured a potential victim to a fake site containing specially crafted code with a bad extension, could steal information handled through digital credentials. Attackers could then access information which would normally require a passkey.
How to stay safe from browser security flaws
The scope of these flaws and the browser popularity – 3.4 billion users – is precisely why its so important for everyone to update their software (operating systems, security software, apps and browsers) promptly. If you don’t patch holes in your system, it’s easier for attackers to exploit them when you go online, even if you're just browsing the web.
Also, make sure you don’t delay restarting your browser. For these fixes, the latest version number is 143.0.7499.40/41 for Windows and macOS and 143.0.7499.40 for Linux. If you let Chrome update automatically, you're already protected. However, if you never close your browser or turn off your computer, then you might be running an older version of Chrome which puts you at risk.
To update manually, click the More dots (three dots in the upper right corner), then go to Settings > About Chrome. If there’s an update available, Chrome will download it. Restarting Chrome will install the update and you’re all set.
Some of these fixes also apply to other Chromium-based browsers as well, so keep an eye out for updates for Brave, Edge or Opera. And while you're at it, make sure you run a scan using the best antivirus software to ensure your computer is virus free.
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