CVE-2026-8022: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Inappropriate implementation in MHTML in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to leak cross-origin data via a crafted MHTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability arises from an improper implementation of MHTML in Google Chrome versions before 148.0.7778.96. An attacker can exploit this by convincing a user to perform certain UI gestures on a maliciously crafted MHTML page, resulting in leakage of cross-origin data. The issue is classified as low severity by Chromium's security team. The vulnerability is addressed in Chrome version 148.0.7778.96, as noted in the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory.
Potential Impact
The impact of this vulnerability is limited to information disclosure through cross-origin data leakage. It requires user interaction involving specific UI gestures, which reduces the likelihood of exploitation. There are no known exploits in the wild. The severity is considered low by the vendor.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users and administrators should update Google Chrome to version 148.0.7778.96 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. The vendor advisory confirms that the issue is addressed in this stable release. No additional mitigation actions are indicated by the vendor.
CVE-2026-8022: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
Inappropriate implementation in MHTML in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to leak cross-origin data via a crafted MHTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from an improper implementation of MHTML in Google Chrome versions before 148.0.7778.96. An attacker can exploit this by convincing a user to perform certain UI gestures on a maliciously crafted MHTML page, resulting in leakage of cross-origin data. The issue is classified as low severity by Chromium's security team. The vulnerability is addressed in Chrome version 148.0.7778.96, as noted in the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory.
Potential Impact
The impact of this vulnerability is limited to information disclosure through cross-origin data leakage. It requires user interaction involving specific UI gestures, which reduces the likelihood of exploitation. There are no known exploits in the wild. The severity is considered low by the vendor.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users and administrators should update Google Chrome to version 148.0.7778.96 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. The vendor advisory confirms that the issue is addressed in this stable release. No additional mitigation actions are indicated by the vendor.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-05T22:59:37.383Z
- 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: 69fb86f1cbff5d861024fe37
Added to database: 5/6/2026, 6:22:41 PM
Last enriched: 5/6/2026, 6:36:45 PM
Last updated: 5/7/2026, 7:46:59 AM
Views: 17
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