CVE-2026-9897: Use after free in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-9897 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the DOM component of Google Chrome versions prior to 148. 0. 7778. 216. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the browser's sandbox by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. There is no explicit CVSS score provided, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The vendor has published an advisory linked to a stable channel update addressing this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Document Object Model (DOM) of Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.216. Exploitation requires a remote attacker to craft an HTML page that triggers the flaw, enabling arbitrary code execution inside the sandboxed environment of the browser. The issue is recognized as high severity by Chromium security but lacks a CVSS score. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed on May 28, 2026, and a vendor advisory references a stable channel update that presumably includes a fix.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox of the affected Chrome browser, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or compromise of the browser environment. However, no known exploits in the wild have been reported at the time of disclosure.
Mitigation Recommendations
A vendor advisory is available referencing a stable channel update for Chrome. Users should update to version 148.0.7778.216 or later to remediate this vulnerability. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the advisory content provided, but the presence of a stable channel update strongly indicates that an official fix is available. Users should apply the update promptly to mitigate risk.
CVE-2026-9897: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-9897 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the DOM component of Google Chrome versions prior to 148. 0. 7778. 216. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the browser's sandbox by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. There is no explicit CVSS score provided, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The vendor has published an advisory linked to a stable channel update addressing this issue.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Document Object Model (DOM) of Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.216. Exploitation requires a remote attacker to craft an HTML page that triggers the flaw, enabling arbitrary code execution inside the sandboxed environment of the browser. The issue is recognized as high severity by Chromium security but lacks a CVSS score. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed on May 28, 2026, and a vendor advisory references a stable channel update that presumably includes a fix.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox of the affected Chrome browser, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or compromise of the browser environment. However, no known exploits in the wild have been reported at the time of disclosure.
Mitigation Recommendations
A vendor advisory is available referencing a stable channel update for Chrome. Users should update to version 148.0.7778.216 or later to remediate this vulnerability. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the advisory content provided, but the presence of a stable channel update strongly indicates that an official fix is available. Users should apply the update promptly to mitigate risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-28T17:24:46.199Z
- 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: 6a18c660e29bf47b503b5135
Added to database: 5/28/2026, 10:49:04 PM
Last enriched: 5/29/2026, 12:04:07 AM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 8:16:41 AM
Views: 4
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