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CVE-2026-5918: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-5918cvecve-2026-5918
Published: Wed Apr 08 2026 (04/08/2026, 21:21:07 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: Chrome

Description

CVE-2026-5918 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 147. 0. 7727. 55 involving an inappropriate implementation in the Navigation component. This flaw allows a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to leak cross-origin data via a crafted HTML page. The Chromium security team has rated this issue as low severity. There is no explicit patch status provided in the available data, but a vendor advisory link is given for the stable channel update. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The vulnerability affects desktop versions of Chrome before 147. 0.

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AILast updated: 04/08/2026, 21:50:51 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability arises from an inappropriate implementation in the Navigation feature of Google Chrome versions prior to 147.0.7727.55. It permits a remote attacker, with control over the renderer process, to leak data across origins by using a specially crafted HTML page. The issue is classified as low severity by the Chromium security team. No CVSS score is provided. The vendor advisory points to a stable channel update, implying that remediation is likely included in or after version 147.0.7727.55.

Potential Impact

An attacker who has already compromised the renderer process can exploit this vulnerability to leak cross-origin data, potentially exposing sensitive information from other web origins. The impact is limited by the prerequisite that the attacker must have control over the renderer process. The Chromium security team rates the severity as low, indicating limited risk or difficulty in exploitation. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.

Mitigation Recommendations

The vendor advisory linked refers to a stable channel update for Chrome, suggesting that updating to version 147.0.7727.55 or later addresses this vulnerability. Users and administrators should apply this update to remediate the issue. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the advisory content provided, so it is recommended to verify the update details in the vendor advisory. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Chrome
Date Reserved
2026-04-08T20:10:22.013Z
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: 69d6ca421cc7ad14dab3ce0a

Added to database: 4/8/2026, 9:36:02 PM

Last enriched: 4/8/2026, 9:50:51 PM

Last updated: 4/8/2026, 10:43:27 PM

Views: 3

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