CVE-2026-13794: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
A high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Windows prior to version 150.0.7871.47 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by convincing users to perform specific UI gestures on a crafted HTML page. The issue stems from insufficient validation of untrusted input in the WebAppInstalls component.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-13794 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome on Windows platforms before version 150.0.7871.47. It involves insufficient validation of untrusted input within the WebAppInstalls feature. An attacker who persuades a user to engage in particular UI gestures on a maliciously crafted HTML page can trigger arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability is classified as high severity by Chromium security. No CVSS score is provided. The vendor has published an advisory indicating a stable channel update addressing this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation enables remote code execution on the affected system, potentially allowing an attacker to run arbitrary code with the privileges of the user. This could lead to compromise of the user's environment if the user interacts with a crafted HTML page and performs the required UI gestures.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome on Windows to version 150.0.7871.47 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. The vendor advisory confirms the availability of this update. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
CVE-2026-13794: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
Description
A high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Windows prior to version 150.0.7871.47 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by convincing users to perform specific UI gestures on a crafted HTML page. The issue stems from insufficient validation of untrusted input in the WebAppInstalls component.
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-13794 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome on Windows platforms before version 150.0.7871.47. It involves insufficient validation of untrusted input within the WebAppInstalls feature. An attacker who persuades a user to engage in particular UI gestures on a maliciously crafted HTML page can trigger arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability is classified as high severity by Chromium security. No CVSS score is provided. The vendor has published an advisory indicating a stable channel update addressing this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation enables remote code execution on the affected system, potentially allowing an attacker to run arbitrary code with the privileges of the user. This could lead to compromise of the user's environment if the user interacts with a crafted HTML page and performs the required UI gestures.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome on Windows to version 150.0.7871.47 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. The vendor advisory confirms the availability of this update. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-29T23:03:19.400Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0175352312.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a444c1027e9c7971985c837
Added to database: 06/30/2026, 23:06:56 UTC
Last enriched: 07/01/2026, 01:51:28 UTC
Last updated: 07/01/2026, 01:51:28 UTC
Views: 2
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