Skip to main content
Press slash or control plus K to focus the search. Use the arrow keys to navigate results and press enter to open a threat.
Reconnecting to live updates…
EPSS 0.2%top 94%

CVE-2026-7939: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome

0
Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-7939cvecve-2026-7939
Published: 05/06/2026 (05/06/2026, 18:12:44 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: Chrome

Description

Inappropriate implementation in SanitizerAPI in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a remote attacker to inject arbitrary scripts or HTML (UXSS) via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

CVSS v3.1

Score 5.4medium

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

Affected software

GitHub Actionsmore threats →ai
chromium/chromium
pkg:github/chromium/chromium
Affected versions
<148.0.7778.96

Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 05/06/2026, 19:23:49 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability arises from an inappropriate implementation in the SanitizerAPI component of Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.96. It enables remote attackers to inject arbitrary scripts or HTML content via a crafted HTML page, leading to a UXSS vulnerability. UXSS can allow attackers to bypass same-origin policy restrictions, potentially enabling malicious script execution in the context of trusted web pages. The vulnerability is identified as medium severity by Chromium security, but no CVSS score or detailed exploit information is provided. The vendor advisory linked is a general stable channel update announcement without explicit mention of this vulnerability's patch status.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts or inject HTML in the context of trusted web pages, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data exposure within the browser session. However, there are no known exploits in the wild at the time of publication. The impact is classified as medium severity by Chromium security.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. The linked Google Chrome stable channel update announcement does not explicitly confirm a fix for this vulnerability. Users and administrators should monitor official Google Chrome release notes and apply updates promptly once a fix is confirmed available.

Pro Console: star threats, build custom feeds, automate alerts via Slack, email & webhooks.Upgrade to Pro

Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Chrome
Date Reserved
2026-05-05T22:59:15.089Z
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: 69fb86dacbff5d861024d311

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

Last enriched: 05/06/2026, 19:23:49 UTC

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

Views: 91

Community Reviews

0 reviews

Crowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.

Sort by
Loading community insights…

Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.

Actions

PRO

Updates to AI analysis require Pro Console access. Upgrade inside Console → Billing.

Please log in to the Console to use AI analysis features.

Need more coverage?

Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.

For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.

Latest Threats

Breach by OffSeqOFFSEQFRIENDS — 25% OFF

Check if your credentials are on the dark web

Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.

Scan now
OffSeq TrainingCredly Certified

Lead Pen Test Professional

Technical5-day eLearningPECB Accredited
View courses