CVE-2026-8526: Out of bounds write in Google Chrome
Out of bounds write in WebRTC in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.168 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds write in the WebRTC module of Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.168. Exploitation requires a remote attacker to craft a malicious HTML page that triggers arbitrary code execution inside the browser sandbox. The issue was assigned CVE-2026-8526 and is classified with high security severity by Chromium. The vendor advisory URL is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution within the sandboxed environment of the Chrome browser, potentially compromising the confidentiality and integrity of the user's browsing session. However, no known active exploits have been reported, and the impact is limited to affected Chrome versions prior to 148.0.7778.168.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_12.html for current remediation guidance. Users should update to Chrome version 148.0.7778.168 or later once the update is available to mitigate this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-8526: Out of bounds write in Google Chrome
Description
Out of bounds write in WebRTC in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.168 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds write in the WebRTC module of Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.168. Exploitation requires a remote attacker to craft a malicious HTML page that triggers arbitrary code execution inside the browser sandbox. The issue was assigned CVE-2026-8526 and is classified with high security severity by Chromium. The vendor advisory URL is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution within the sandboxed environment of the Chrome browser, potentially compromising the confidentiality and integrity of the user's browsing session. However, no known active exploits have been reported, and the impact is limited to affected Chrome versions prior to 148.0.7778.168.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_12.html for current remediation guidance. Users should update to Chrome version 148.0.7778.168 or later once the update is available to mitigate this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-14T05:40:14.322Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_12.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a062b5dec166c07b00dec4e
Added to database: 5/14/2026, 8:06:53 PM
Last enriched: 5/14/2026, 8:53:09 PM
Last updated: 5/15/2026, 7:44:41 AM
Views: 4
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