CVE-2026-7988: Type Confusion in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-7988 is a high-severity type confusion vulnerability in the WebRTC component of Google Chrome prior to version 148.0.7778.96. This flaw allows 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 critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time. Google has published an advisory linked to a stable channel update, but explicit patch status is not confirmed in the provided data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves type confusion in the WebRTC implementation of Google Chrome versions before 148.0.7778.96. Type confusion can lead to memory corruption, enabling remote code execution inside the sandbox environment when a user visits a maliciously crafted HTML page. The CVSS vector indicates the attack requires no privileges but does require user interaction. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity. The vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation level.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome, potentially compromising user data and browser integrity. The high CVSS score reflects significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known active exploits have been reported.
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. Users should update to Chrome version 148.0.7778.96 or later once the update is confirmed to address this vulnerability. Until then, exercise caution when visiting untrusted websites that may host crafted HTML content exploiting this flaw.
CVE-2026-7988: Type Confusion in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-7988 is a high-severity type confusion vulnerability in the WebRTC component of Google Chrome prior to version 148.0.7778.96. This flaw allows 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 critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time. Google has published an advisory linked to a stable channel update, but explicit patch status is not confirmed in the provided data.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves type confusion in the WebRTC implementation of Google Chrome versions before 148.0.7778.96. Type confusion can lead to memory corruption, enabling remote code execution inside the sandbox environment when a user visits a maliciously crafted HTML page. The CVSS vector indicates the attack requires no privileges but does require user interaction. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity. The vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation level.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome, potentially compromising user data and browser integrity. The high CVSS score reflects significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known active exploits have been reported.
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. Users should update to Chrome version 148.0.7778.96 or later once the update is confirmed to address this vulnerability. Until then, exercise caution when visiting untrusted websites that may host crafted HTML content exploiting this flaw.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-05T22:59:28.663Z
- 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: 69fb86e9cbff5d861024e972
Added to database: 05/06/2026, 18:22:33 UTC
Last enriched: 05/14/2026, 03:57:19 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 20:48:57 UTC
Views: 96
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