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CVE-2026-7897: Use after free in Google Chrome

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-7897cvecve-2026-7897
Published: 05/06/2026 (05/06/2026, 18:12:24 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: Chrome

Description

CVE-2026-7897 is a use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome on iOS versions prior to 148.0.7778.96. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by convincing a user to perform specific UI gestures on a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity score of 7.5 and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no explicit vendor advisory stating a patch or fix status, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The vendor advisory link provided does not confirm remediation details. Users of affected Chrome versions on iOS should verify updates and monitor official Google channels for patch availability.

CVSS v3.1

Score 7.5high

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected software

GitHub Actionsmore threats →ai
google/chrome
pkg:github/google/chrome
Affected versions
=148.0.7778.96

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 05/14/2026, 03:52:39 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is a use-after-free flaw in the mobile version of Google Chrome on iOS prior to version 148.0.7778.96. Exploitation requires user interaction through specific UI gestures on a maliciously crafted HTML page, enabling remote code execution. The CVSS v3.1 score is 7.5, indicating high severity with network attack vector, high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, and requiring user interaction. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed with no confirmed remediation level or patch status from the vendor advisory. No known active exploitation has been reported.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected device, potentially compromising user data and device integrity. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. However, exploitation requires user interaction via specific UI gestures, which may limit the attack surface. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users should update Google Chrome on iOS to version 148.0.7778.96 or later once available. Until then, avoid interacting with untrusted or suspicious web content that may trigger the vulnerability. Monitor official Google Chrome release notes and security advisories for updates.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Chrome
Date Reserved
2026-05-05T22:59:03.403Z
Cvss Version
null
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null
Vendor Advisory Urls
[{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html","vendor":"Google"}]

Threat ID: 69fb86cecbff5d861024b259

Added to database: 05/06/2026, 18:22:06 UTC

Last enriched: 05/14/2026, 03:52:39 UTC

Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:23:00 UTC

Views: 79

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