CVE-2026-7994: Google Chrome · Inappropriate Implementation
Affects Google ChromeSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High : upgrade to 148.0.7778.96 soon.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 1% 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:L/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 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade Google Chrome to 148.0.7778.96.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| GoogleChrome | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
Until an official fix is confirmed, users should avoid executing untrusted files locally and restrict local access to trusted users only.
Description
CVE-2026-7994 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Windows prior to version 148.0.7778.96. It involves an inappropriate implementation in the Chromoting component that allows a local attacker to escalate privileges to the operating system level by using a malicious file. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.8, indicating significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.