CVE-2026-14122: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
Insufficient validation of untrusted input in WebAppInstalls in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 150.0.7871.47 allowed a remote attacker to perform arbitrary read/write via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-14122 describes a security vulnerability in Google Chrome on Windows where insufficient validation of untrusted input in the WebAppInstalls feature allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary read and write operations through a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation) and affects versions prior to 150.0.7871.47. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.1, indicating high severity, with attack vector network, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality and integrity. The vendor advisory is linked but does not explicitly state whether a fix has been released or if the issue is mitigated.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a remote attacker to perform arbitrary read and write operations on the affected system via a crafted HTML page, potentially compromising confidentiality and integrity of data. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0175352312.html for current remediation guidance. Until official confirmation of a fix, users should exercise caution when visiting untrusted websites and consider applying any available Chrome updates promptly.
CVE-2026-14122: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
Description
Insufficient validation of untrusted input in WebAppInstalls in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 150.0.7871.47 allowed a remote attacker to perform arbitrary read/write via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
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Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-14122 describes a security vulnerability in Google Chrome on Windows where insufficient validation of untrusted input in the WebAppInstalls feature allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary read and write operations through a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation) and affects versions prior to 150.0.7871.47. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.1, indicating high severity, with attack vector network, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality and integrity. The vendor advisory is linked but does not explicitly state whether a fix has been released or if the issue is mitigated.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a remote attacker to perform arbitrary read and write operations on the affected system via a crafted HTML page, potentially compromising confidentiality and integrity of data. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0175352312.html for current remediation guidance. Until official confirmation of a fix, users should exercise caution when visiting untrusted websites and consider applying any available Chrome updates promptly.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-29T23:11:46.549Z
- 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: 6a444c3527e9c7971985d59e
Added to database: 06/30/2026, 23:07:33 UTC
Last enriched: 07/08/2026, 12:20:23 UTC
Last updated: 08/15/2026, 00:41:10 UTC
Views: 63
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