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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 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.

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AILast updated: 04/16/2026, 12:21:22 UTC

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.

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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: 4/16/2026, 12:21:22 PM

Last updated: 5/23/2026, 8:27:07 PM

Views: 69

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