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CVE-2026-14038: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-14038cvecve-2026-14038
Published: 06/30/2026 (06/30/2026, 22:39:04 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: Chrome

Description

CVE-2026-14038 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 150.0.7871.47 involving insufficient validation of untrusted input on the New Tab Page. This flaw could allow a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the sandbox by using a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is rated as low severity by Chromium security. No confirmed exploits in the wild have been reported. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state the patch status or remediation details.

Affected software

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chromium/chromium
pkg:github/chromium/chromium
Affected versions
<150.0.7871.47

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AILast updated: 07/01/2026, 01:38:31 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability involves insufficient validation of untrusted input in the New Tab Page component of Google Chrome versions before 150.0.7871.47. An attacker with control over the renderer process could exploit this flaw to perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. The sandbox escape could potentially allow the attacker to break out of the restricted execution environment, increasing the impact of a renderer compromise. The vulnerability is classified as low severity by the Chromium security team. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm if the issue is patched in version 150.0.7871.47 or later.

Potential Impact

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to escape the sandbox, potentially leading to increased privileges or further system compromise. However, the severity is rated low, indicating limited impact or difficulty in exploitation. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the affected version is prior to 150.0.7871.47, updating to version 150.0.7871.47 or later is recommended if confirmed by the vendor advisory. Monitor the official Google Chrome release notes and security advisories for updates on this vulnerability.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Chrome
Date Reserved
2026-06-29T23:11:29.557Z
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: 6a444c2c27e9c7971985d283

Added to database: 06/30/2026, 23:07:24 UTC

Last enriched: 07/01/2026, 01:38:31 UTC

Last updated: 07/01/2026, 02:51:34 UTC

Views: 3

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