CVE-2026-7991: Use after free in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-7991 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the UI component of Google Chrome prior to version 148.0.7778.96. This flaw allows a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox by delivering 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 indicates a stable channel update addressing this issue, but explicit patch status is not confirmed in the provided data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability is a use-after-free in the UI of Google Chrome versions before 148.0.7778.96. Exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process and involves crafted HTML content to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox. The CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8 reflects high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The issue was publicly disclosed on May 6, 2026. The vendor advisory references a stable channel update but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation level in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote code execution within the sandboxed environment of the browser, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected process. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity. 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 the latest stable version of Google Chrome once the update including the fix is available.
CVE-2026-7991: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-7991 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the UI component of Google Chrome prior to version 148.0.7778.96. This flaw allows a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox by delivering 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 indicates a stable channel update addressing this issue, 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 is a use-after-free in the UI of Google Chrome versions before 148.0.7778.96. Exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process and involves crafted HTML content to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox. The CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8 reflects high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The issue was publicly disclosed on May 6, 2026. The vendor advisory references a stable channel update but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation level in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote code execution within the sandboxed environment of the browser, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected process. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity. 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 the latest stable version of Google Chrome once the update including the fix is available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-05T22:59:29.383Z
- 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: 69fb86e9cbff5d861024e97e
Added to database: 05/06/2026, 18:22:33 UTC
Last enriched: 05/14/2026, 03:57:33 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:23:00 UTC
Views: 102
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