CVE-2026-5879: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
Insufficient validation of untrusted input in ANGLE in Google Chrome on Mac prior to 147.0.7727.55 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of untrusted input in the ANGLE graphics abstraction layer within Google Chrome on Mac systems before version 147.0.7727.55. Exploiting this flaw, a remote attacker can execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox by crafting a malicious HTML page. The issue is recognized by Chromium security as medium severity. The vendor advisory references a stable channel update but does not explicitly state the remediation level or patch availability in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote code execution within the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome on Mac, potentially enabling an attacker to run arbitrary code. The sandbox limits the scope of impact, reducing the overall risk compared to code execution outside sandbox boundaries. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html for current remediation guidance. Users should update Google Chrome to the latest stable version once available to ensure protection against this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-5879: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
Description
Insufficient validation of untrusted input in ANGLE in Google Chrome on Mac prior to 147.0.7727.55 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of untrusted input in the ANGLE graphics abstraction layer within Google Chrome on Mac systems before version 147.0.7727.55. Exploiting this flaw, a remote attacker can execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox by crafting a malicious HTML page. The issue is recognized by Chromium security as medium severity. The vendor advisory references a stable channel update but does not explicitly state the remediation level or patch availability in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote code execution within the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome on Mac, potentially enabling an attacker to run arbitrary code. The sandbox limits the scope of impact, reducing the overall risk compared to code execution outside sandbox boundaries. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html for current remediation guidance. Users should update Google Chrome to the latest stable version once available to ensure protection against this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-08T19:34:37.328Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 69d6ca3b1cc7ad14dab3cc5b
Added to database: 4/8/2026, 9:35:55 PM
Last enriched: 4/8/2026, 10:07:52 PM
Last updated: 4/9/2026, 7:53:23 AM
Views: 7
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