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CVE-2026-8554: Type Confusion in Google Chrome

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-8554cvecve-2026-8554
Published: Thu May 14 2026 (05/14/2026, 19:52:27 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: Chrome

Description

CVE-2026-8554 is a type confusion vulnerability in the ANGLE component of Google Chrome on Windows versions prior to 148. 0. 7778. 168. It allows a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to perform an out-of-bounds memory write via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. There is no CVSS score available for this issue. The vendor advisory indicates a stable channel update addressing this vulnerability was released in version 148. 0. 7778.

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AILast updated: 05/14/2026, 20:38:03 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability involves type confusion in the ANGLE graphics engine used by Google Chrome on Windows. An attacker with control over the renderer process can exploit this flaw by delivering a specially crafted HTML page that triggers an out-of-bounds memory write. This could potentially lead to arbitrary code execution or other memory corruption impacts. The issue affects Chrome versions prior to 148.0.7778.168. Google released a stable channel update to fix this vulnerability, as documented in their official advisory.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process, after which an attacker can perform out-of-bounds memory writes. This may lead to memory corruption and potentially arbitrary code execution within the renderer process context. The vulnerability is rated high severity by Chromium security, indicating significant risk if exploited. No public exploits have been observed in the wild so far.

Mitigation Recommendations

Users and administrators should update Google Chrome on Windows to version 148.0.7778.168 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. The vendor advisory confirms the availability of this stable channel update. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Chrome
Date Reserved
2026-05-14T05:40:20.872Z
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: 6a062b62ec166c07b00ded2c

Added to database: 5/14/2026, 8:06:58 PM

Last enriched: 5/14/2026, 8:38:03 PM

Last updated: 5/15/2026, 6:26:18 AM

Views: 4

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