CVE-2026-10000: Use after free in Google Chrome
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the Passwords component of Google Chrome on Windows versions prior to 148.0.7778.216. This flaw could allow a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the sandbox by using a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is rated with high severity and has a CVSS score of 8.3. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-10000 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Passwords feature of Google Chrome on Windows platforms before version 148.0.7778.216. Exploitation requires that an attacker already control the renderer process, enabling them to potentially perform a sandbox escape via crafted HTML content. The vulnerability has a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, as indicated by the CVSS vector. The vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state the patch or remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with renderer process access to escape the Chrome sandbox, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. No known exploits have been reported in the wild so far.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0877304591.html for current remediation guidance. Until confirmation of patch availability, users should exercise caution with untrusted content and consider updating to the latest Chrome version once updates are confirmed.
CVE-2026-10000: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the Passwords component of Google Chrome on Windows versions prior to 148.0.7778.216. This flaw could allow a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the sandbox by using a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is rated with high severity and has a CVSS score of 8.3. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.3high
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-10000 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Passwords feature of Google Chrome on Windows platforms before version 148.0.7778.216. Exploitation requires that an attacker already control the renderer process, enabling them to potentially perform a sandbox escape via crafted HTML content. The vulnerability has a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, as indicated by the CVSS vector. The vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state the patch or remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with renderer process access to escape the Chrome sandbox, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. No known exploits have been reported in the wild so far.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0877304591.html for current remediation guidance. Until confirmation of patch availability, users should exercise caution with untrusted content and consider updating to the latest Chrome version once updates are confirmed.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-28T17:25:11.358Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0877304591.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a18c64be29bf47b503b4c23
Added to database: 05/28/2026, 22:48:43 UTC
Last enriched: 06/05/2026, 21:06:57 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:57 UTC
Views: 38
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