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 rated high severity with a CVSS score of 8.3. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm the availability of a patch or remediation status.
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. Exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process and could lead to sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.3, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction required. The vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state patch or remediation details.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker who has compromised the renderer process to escape the sandbox, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level. No known exploits are reported in the wild so far.
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 should update to version 148.0.7778.216 or later once confirmed available. Until then, exercise caution with untrusted HTML content and avoid user interaction that could trigger the vulnerability.
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 rated high severity with a CVSS score of 8.3. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm the availability of a patch or remediation status.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.3high
Affected software
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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. Exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process and could lead to sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.3, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction required. The vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state patch or remediation details.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker who has compromised the renderer process to escape the sandbox, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level. No known exploits are reported in the wild so far.
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 should update to version 148.0.7778.216 or later once confirmed available. Until then, exercise caution with untrusted HTML content and avoid user interaction that could trigger the vulnerability.
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: 05/28/2026, 22:49:01 UTC
Last enriched: 06/05/2026, 21:10:37 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:23:00 UTC
Views: 42
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