CVE-2026-7992: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
Insufficient validation of untrusted input in UI in Google Chrome on Linux, ChromeOS prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of untrusted input within the UI components of Google Chrome on Linux and ChromeOS platforms before version 148.0.7778.96. An attacker could exploit this by convincing a user to perform specific UI gestures on a maliciously crafted HTML page, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. The issue is classified with medium severity by Chromium security. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly state the availability of a patch or remediation level.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote code execution on affected systems, contingent on user interaction with crafted content. This could compromise the integrity and security of the user's environment. However, 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. Users should update to Chrome version 148.0.7778.96 or later once available. Until confirmation of a fix, avoid interacting with untrusted or suspicious web content that could trigger the vulnerability.
CVE-2026-7992: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
Description
Insufficient validation of untrusted input in UI in Google Chrome on Linux, ChromeOS prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to execute arbitrary code 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 within the UI components of Google Chrome on Linux and ChromeOS platforms before version 148.0.7778.96. An attacker could exploit this by convincing a user to perform specific UI gestures on a maliciously crafted HTML page, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. The issue is classified with medium severity by Chromium security. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly state the availability of a patch or remediation level.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote code execution on affected systems, contingent on user interaction with crafted content. This could compromise the integrity and security of the user's environment. However, 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. Users should update to Chrome version 148.0.7778.96 or later once available. Until confirmation of a fix, avoid interacting with untrusted or suspicious web content that could trigger the vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-05T22:59:29.639Z
- 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: 69fb86e9cbff5d861024e982
Added to database: 5/6/2026, 6:22:33 PM
Last enriched: 5/6/2026, 6:52:14 PM
Last updated: 5/7/2026, 8:14:19 AM
Views: 5
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