CVE-2026-7994: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Inappropriate implementation in Chromoting in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a local attacker to perform OS-level privilege escalation via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an inappropriate implementation in the Chromoting feature of Google Chrome on Windows platforms before version 148.0.7778.96. It enables a local attacker to perform OS-level privilege escalation through a crafted malicious file. The issue is recognized by Chromium security as medium severity. The vendor advisory does not explicitly confirm a patch or remediation status for this specific CVE, and no CVSS score is assigned.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker to escalate privileges on the affected Windows system, potentially gaining higher-level access than intended. This could lead to unauthorized actions at the OS level. However, there are no reports of active exploitation in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users should monitor the official Google Chrome release notes and update to version 148.0.7778.96 or later once confirmed. Until then, limiting local access and exercising caution with untrusted files may reduce risk.
CVE-2026-7994: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
Inappropriate implementation in Chromoting in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a local attacker to perform OS-level privilege escalation via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an inappropriate implementation in the Chromoting feature of Google Chrome on Windows platforms before version 148.0.7778.96. It enables a local attacker to perform OS-level privilege escalation through a crafted malicious file. The issue is recognized by Chromium security as medium severity. The vendor advisory does not explicitly confirm a patch or remediation status for this specific CVE, and no CVSS score is assigned.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker to escalate privileges on the affected Windows system, potentially gaining higher-level access than intended. This could lead to unauthorized actions at the OS level. However, there are no reports of active exploitation in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users should monitor the official Google Chrome release notes and update to version 148.0.7778.96 or later once confirmed. Until then, limiting local access and exercising caution with untrusted files may reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-05T22:59:30.173Z
- 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: 69fb86eccbff5d861024f3ba
Added to database: 5/6/2026, 6:22:36 PM
Last enriched: 5/6/2026, 6:52:02 PM
Last updated: 5/7/2026, 8:14:17 AM
Views: 9
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