CVE-2026-9888: Use after free in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-9888 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the WebView component of Google Chrome on Android versions prior to 148. 0. 7778. 216. This flaw could allow a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the sandbox by using a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified as critical by Chromium security. No confirmed exploits in the wild have been reported. The vendor advisory linked indicates a stable channel update addressing this issue is available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the WebView component of Google Chrome on Android before version 148.0.7778.216. An attacker with control over the renderer process could exploit this flaw to perform a sandbox escape, increasing the attacker's privileges beyond the renderer sandbox. The issue is addressed by an update released by Google as indicated in their official advisory.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker who has compromised the renderer process to escape the sandbox, potentially leading to greater control over the affected device. This elevates the risk of further malicious actions beyond the renderer process restrictions.
Mitigation Recommendations
A stable channel update for Google Chrome on Android version 148.0.7778.216 or later includes a fix for this vulnerability. Users and administrators should apply this update promptly to mitigate the risk. Since this is not a cloud service, remediation depends on updating the affected client software. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2026-9888: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-9888 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the WebView component of Google Chrome on Android versions prior to 148. 0. 7778. 216. This flaw could allow a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the sandbox by using a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified as critical by Chromium security. No confirmed exploits in the wild have been reported. The vendor advisory linked indicates a stable channel update addressing this issue is available.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the WebView component of Google Chrome on Android before version 148.0.7778.216. An attacker with control over the renderer process could exploit this flaw to perform a sandbox escape, increasing the attacker's privileges beyond the renderer sandbox. The issue is addressed by an update released by Google as indicated in their official advisory.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker who has compromised the renderer process to escape the sandbox, potentially leading to greater control over the affected device. This elevates the risk of further malicious actions beyond the renderer process restrictions.
Mitigation Recommendations
A stable channel update for Google Chrome on Android version 148.0.7778.216 or later includes a fix for this vulnerability. Users and administrators should apply this update promptly to mitigate the risk. Since this is not a cloud service, remediation depends on updating the affected client software. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-28T17:24:44.074Z
- 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: 6a18c65de29bf47b503b50af
Added to database: 5/28/2026, 10:49:01 PM
Last enriched: 5/29/2026, 12:05:24 AM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 8:16:40 AM
Views: 5
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