CVE-2026-14118: Insufficient data validation in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-14118 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome's DevTools prior to version 150.0.7871.47. It involves insufficient data validation that could allow a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data if a user performs specific UI gestures on a crafted HTML page. The issue is classified with low severity by Chromium security.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability arises from insufficient data validation in the DevTools component of Google Chrome versions before 150.0.7871.47. An attacker who convinces a user to perform certain UI gestures on a maliciously crafted HTML page could exploit this flaw to leak data across origins. The vulnerability does not have a CVSS score assigned and is rated low severity by the Chromium security team. There is no explicit vendor advisory detail on remediation level or patch availability beyond the version indication.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to potential cross-origin data leakage through user interaction with DevTools in affected Chrome versions. This could expose sensitive information from other origins within the browser context. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and the severity is considered low.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 150.0.7871.47 or later, as this version addresses the vulnerability. Since the affected version is explicitly stated, upgrading to this or a newer version mitigates the issue. No additional vendor advisory details on remediation level are provided, so checking the official Chrome release blog for updates is recommended.
CVE-2026-14118: Insufficient data validation in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-14118 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome's DevTools prior to version 150.0.7871.47. It involves insufficient data validation that could allow a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data if a user performs specific UI gestures on a crafted HTML page. The issue is classified with low severity by Chromium security.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from insufficient data validation in the DevTools component of Google Chrome versions before 150.0.7871.47. An attacker who convinces a user to perform certain UI gestures on a maliciously crafted HTML page could exploit this flaw to leak data across origins. The vulnerability does not have a CVSS score assigned and is rated low severity by the Chromium security team. There is no explicit vendor advisory detail on remediation level or patch availability beyond the version indication.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to potential cross-origin data leakage through user interaction with DevTools in affected Chrome versions. This could expose sensitive information from other origins within the browser context. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and the severity is considered low.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 150.0.7871.47 or later, as this version addresses the vulnerability. Since the affected version is explicitly stated, upgrading to this or a newer version mitigates the issue. No additional vendor advisory details on remediation level are provided, so checking the official Chrome release blog for updates is recommended.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-29T23:11:45.791Z
- 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: 6a444c3527e9c7971985d58e
Added to database: 06/30/2026, 23:07:33 UTC
Last enriched: 07/01/2026, 00:22:40 UTC
Last updated: 07/01/2026, 01:33:48 UTC
Views: 3
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