What Chromium versions are major browsers are on?
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Different browsers use varying versions of the Chromium engine, which can impact security and feature availability. When a browser lags behind in updating Chromium, users may be exposed to known security vulnerabilities. Keeping Chromium versions current helps protect against actively exploited flaws.
Key facts
- ▪When a browser uses an older Chromium version, users are exposed to known security vulnerabilities.
- ▪Security fixes in Chromium's public source code may not yet be available in browsers that have not updated.
- ▪Attackers actively exploit unpatched flaws in outdated Chromium versions.
- ▪Users can check their browser's Chromium version to assess potential security risks.
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Hacker News: Front Page
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Why does Chromium version lag matter? When a browser ships an older Chromium version, its users are exposed to known, already-patched security vulnerabilities. Attackers actively exploit these flaws, since the fixes are public in Chromium's source but not yet shipped to users of the lagging browser. Check your own browser's Chromium version →
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