CVE-2026-10006: Race in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-10006 is a race condition vulnerability in the WebAudio component of Google Chrome versions prior to 148. 0. 7778. 216. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the browser's sandbox by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium's security team. There is no explicit CVSS score available for this issue. The vendor advisory linked indicates a stable channel update addressing this vulnerability, implying a fix is available in version 148. 0. 7778.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a race condition in the WebAudio subsystem of Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.216. Exploitation requires a remote attacker to craft a malicious HTML page that triggers the race, resulting in arbitrary code execution inside the browser sandbox. The issue was publicly disclosed on May 28, 2026, and is rated high severity by the Chromium security team. The vendor has released an update to Chrome 148.0.7778.216 to address this issue. No cloud service is involved, and no CVSS score is provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote code execution within the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome, potentially enabling an attacker to run arbitrary code on the affected system. The sandbox limits the scope of impact, but the ability to execute code remotely is significant. No known active exploits have been reported, reducing immediate risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 148.0.7778.216 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. The vendor advisory confirms the availability of this stable channel update. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor.
CVE-2026-10006: Race in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-10006 is a race condition vulnerability in the WebAudio component of Google Chrome versions prior to 148. 0. 7778. 216. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the browser's sandbox by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium's security team. There is no explicit CVSS score available for this issue. The vendor advisory linked indicates a stable channel update addressing this vulnerability, implying a fix is available in version 148. 0. 7778.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a race condition in the WebAudio subsystem of Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.216. Exploitation requires a remote attacker to craft a malicious HTML page that triggers the race, resulting in arbitrary code execution inside the browser sandbox. The issue was publicly disclosed on May 28, 2026, and is rated high severity by the Chromium security team. The vendor has released an update to Chrome 148.0.7778.216 to address this issue. No cloud service is involved, and no CVSS score is provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote code execution within the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome, potentially enabling an attacker to run arbitrary code on the affected system. The sandbox limits the scope of impact, but the ability to execute code remotely is significant. No known active exploits have been reported, reducing immediate risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 148.0.7778.216 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. The vendor advisory confirms the availability of this stable channel update. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-28T17:25:12.612Z
- 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: 6a18c64be29bf47b503b4c3b
Added to database: 5/28/2026, 10:48:43 PM
Last enriched: 5/29/2026, 12:20:52 AM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 8:13:19 AM
Views: 4
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