CVE-2026-7943: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
Insufficient validation of untrusted input in ANGLE in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to perform arbitrary read/write via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of untrusted input in the ANGLE graphics abstraction layer within Google Chrome versions before 148.0.7778.96. An attacker who has compromised the renderer process could exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary read and write operations through a specially crafted HTML page. The issue is recognized by Chromium security with a medium severity rating. No CVSS score or detailed remediation information is provided in the source data. The vendor advisory references a stable channel update but does not explicitly confirm a fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker with control over the renderer process to perform arbitrary memory read and write operations, potentially leading to further compromise of the browser or system. However, exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process, limiting the initial attack vector. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html for current remediation guidance. Since this is a desktop Chrome vulnerability and no explicit patch or remediation level is stated, users should update to the latest Chrome version once available to ensure protection.
CVE-2026-7943: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
Description
Insufficient validation of untrusted input in ANGLE in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to perform arbitrary read/write via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of untrusted input in the ANGLE graphics abstraction layer within Google Chrome versions before 148.0.7778.96. An attacker who has compromised the renderer process could exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary read and write operations through a specially crafted HTML page. The issue is recognized by Chromium security with a medium severity rating. No CVSS score or detailed remediation information is provided in the source data. The vendor advisory references a stable channel update but does not explicitly confirm a fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker with control over the renderer process to perform arbitrary memory read and write operations, potentially leading to further compromise of the browser or system. However, exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process, limiting the initial attack vector. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html for current remediation guidance. Since this is a desktop Chrome vulnerability and no explicit patch or remediation level is stated, users should update to the latest Chrome version once available to ensure protection.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-05T22:59:16.078Z
- 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: 69fb86ddcbff5d861024d383
Added to database: 5/6/2026, 6:22:21 PM
Last enriched: 5/6/2026, 7:23:19 PM
Last updated: 5/7/2026, 7:53:11 AM
Views: 4
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