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CVE-2026-7951: Google Chrome · Out-of-bounds Write

Affects Google ChromeSource CVE Database V5

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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

CVSS 3.1 base score
8.8High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 32% 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:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 6 May 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponized: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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

ProductAffectedFixed in
GoogleChromeAffected
  • >=148.0.7778.96 <148.0.7778.96
Fixed in
  • 148.0.7778.96

AI-suggested

Until official confirmation of a fix, users should exercise caution with untrusted web content, especially involving WebRTC features. No vendor advisory explicitly states that no action is required or that the issue is already mitigated.

Description

CVE-2026-7951 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 148.0.7778.96 involving an out-of-bounds write in the WebRTC component. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the browser's sandbox by tricking a user into visiting a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating a significant risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.

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