CVE-2026-9885: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-9885 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome on Mac prior to version 148. 0. 7778. 216 involving insufficient validation of untrusted input in the user interface. This flaw could allow a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the browser's sandbox by using a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified as critical by Chromium security. There is no CVSS score provided and no explicit patch status in the input data, but a vendor advisory link is available for further details.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves insufficient validation of untrusted input within the UI component of Google Chrome on Mac systems before version 148.0.7778.216. An attacker with control over the renderer process could exploit this flaw to perform a sandbox escape, which could lead to execution of code outside the browser's restricted environment. The issue is recognized as critical by Chromium security. The vendor advisory is referenced but does not explicitly state the patch or remediation status in the provided data.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker who has compromised the renderer process to break out of the Chrome sandbox on Mac systems, potentially leading to greater system compromise. The sandbox escape increases the attack surface by allowing code execution beyond the browser's intended isolation. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0877304591.html for current remediation guidance. Users and administrators should monitor this advisory for updates and apply any official fixes once available. Until then, limiting exposure to untrusted content and maintaining updated browser versions is advisable.
CVE-2026-9885: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-9885 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome on Mac prior to version 148. 0. 7778. 216 involving insufficient validation of untrusted input in the user interface. This flaw could allow a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the browser's sandbox by using a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified as critical by Chromium security. There is no CVSS score provided and no explicit patch status in the input data, but a vendor advisory link is available for further details.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves insufficient validation of untrusted input within the UI component of Google Chrome on Mac systems before version 148.0.7778.216. An attacker with control over the renderer process could exploit this flaw to perform a sandbox escape, which could lead to execution of code outside the browser's restricted environment. The issue is recognized as critical by Chromium security. The vendor advisory is referenced but does not explicitly state the patch or remediation status in the provided data.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker who has compromised the renderer process to break out of the Chrome sandbox on Mac systems, potentially leading to greater system compromise. The sandbox escape increases the attack surface by allowing code execution beyond the browser's intended isolation. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0877304591.html for current remediation guidance. Users and administrators should monitor this advisory for updates and apply any official fixes once available. Until then, limiting exposure to untrusted content and maintaining updated browser versions is advisable.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-28T17:24:43.467Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0877304591.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a18c659e29bf47b503b5034
Added to database: 5/28/2026, 10:48:57 PM
Last enriched: 5/29/2026, 12:05:43 AM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 8:16:56 AM
Views: 7
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