CVE-2026-0628: Google Chrome · Insufficient Policy Enforcement
Affects Google ChromeSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · 20% EPSS · CVSS 8.8 High : upgrade to 143.0.7499.192 soon.
Data as of 8 Nov 2026, 23:24 UTC
- EPSS
- 20.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 97% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 143.0.7499.192
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 6 Jan 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: evidence found.
Public exploit code: GitHub proofs of concept
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), GitHub proofs of concept, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 8 Nov 2026.
What to do
Upgrade Chrome and google/chrome to 143.0.7499.192.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| GoogleChrome | Affected
| Fixed in
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Googlegoogle/chromepkg:deb/google/chromeOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
Until then, users should exercise caution when installing Chrome extensions, especially those from untrusted sources, to mitigate risk.
Description
CVE-2026-0628 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 143.0.7499.192. It involves insufficient policy enforcement in the WebView tag, allowing an attacker to trick a user into installing a malicious Chrome extension. This extension can inject scripts or HTML into privileged pages, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Exploitation requires user interaction but no privileges or authentication. No known exploits exist in the wild. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating significant risk.