CVE-2026-5918: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-5918 is a medium severity vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 147. 0. 7727. 55. It involves an inappropriate implementation in the Navigation component that allows a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to leak cross-origin data via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability does not allow integrity or availability impacts, only limited confidentiality impact. There are no known exploits in the wild. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Google Chrome's Navigation implementation allows a remote attacker with control over the renderer process to leak cross-origin data by crafting a malicious HTML page. The issue affects versions prior to 147.0.7727.55. The CVSS score is 4.3 (medium severity) with an attack vector of network, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and only confidentiality impact. The vulnerability relates to CWE-352 (Cross-Site Request Forgery) and CWE-346 (Origin Validation Error). The vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state patch or remediation details.
Potential Impact
An attacker who has compromised the renderer process can leak cross-origin data, potentially exposing sensitive information from other origins. There is no impact on integrity or availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild 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. Until confirmed, users should update to version 147.0.7727.55 or later if available. No additional mitigation steps are specified by the vendor.
CVE-2026-5918: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-5918 is a medium severity vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 147. 0. 7727. 55. It involves an inappropriate implementation in the Navigation component that allows a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to leak cross-origin data via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability does not allow integrity or availability impacts, only limited confidentiality impact. There are no known exploits in the wild. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Chrome's Navigation implementation allows a remote attacker with control over the renderer process to leak cross-origin data by crafting a malicious HTML page. The issue affects versions prior to 147.0.7727.55. The CVSS score is 4.3 (medium severity) with an attack vector of network, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and only confidentiality impact. The vulnerability relates to CWE-352 (Cross-Site Request Forgery) and CWE-346 (Origin Validation Error). The vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state patch or remediation details.
Potential Impact
An attacker who has compromised the renderer process can leak cross-origin data, potentially exposing sensitive information from other origins. There is no impact on integrity or availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild 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. Until confirmed, users should update to version 147.0.7727.55 or later if available. No additional mitigation steps are specified by the vendor.
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: 4/16/2026, 12:21:22 PM
Last updated: 5/23/2026, 8:27:07 PM
Views: 69
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