CVE-2026-7927: Google Chrome · Type Confusion
Affects Google ChromeSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High : upgrade to 148.0.7778.96 soon.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 06:59 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 21% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 148.0.7778.96
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 6 May 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade Google Chrome to 148.0.7778.96.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| GoogleChrome | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
Google has published a stable channel update for Chrome that addresses this vulnerability. Users and administrators should update their Chrome browsers to version 148.0.7778.96 or later to remediate the issue. Patch status is implied by the vendor advisory but not explicitly confirmed; therefore, verify the update installation via the official Google Chrome release notes linked in the advisory.
Description
CVE-2026-7927 is a high-severity type confusion vulnerability in the runtime of Google Chrome versions prior to 148.0.7778.96. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the browser sandbox by tricking the browser into processing a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating a significant risk if exploited. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.