CVE-2026-7973: Google Chrome · Integer Overflow
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 13% 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 Chrome and google/chrome to 148.0.7778.96.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| GoogleChrome | Affected
| Fixed in
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Googlegoogle/chromepkg:deb/google/chromeOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
Users should update to Chrome version 148.0.7778.96 or later once confirmed. Until then, exercise caution when visiting untrusted websites and consider applying any temporary mitigations recommended by Google.
Description
CVE-2026-7973 is an integer overflow vulnerability in the Dawn component of Google Chrome on Windows versions prior to 148.0.7778.96. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to potentially escape the browser sandbox by using a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.8. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm the patch status or remediation details.