CVE-2026-9898: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-9898 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android prior to version 148. 0. 7778. 216 involving insufficient validation of untrusted input in the GPU component. This flaw could allow a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the sandbox by using a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. There is no explicit patch or remediation level stated in the provided data, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch status or mitigation details.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of untrusted input within the GPU component of Google Chrome on Android versions before 148.0.7778.216. An attacker with control over the renderer process could leverage this flaw to perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page, potentially increasing the attacker's privileges beyond the renderer sandbox. The issue is recognized by Chromium security as high severity. No CVSS score is assigned, and no direct patch or remediation level is indicated in the available data. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not specify patch availability or mitigation instructions.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to escape the sandbox, potentially leading to greater control over the affected device. This elevates the risk of further compromise beyond the renderer process sandbox. However, 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. Until official fixes or mitigations are confirmed, users should ensure they update to the latest Chrome version once available.
CVE-2026-9898: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-9898 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android prior to version 148. 0. 7778. 216 involving insufficient validation of untrusted input in the GPU component. This flaw could allow a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the sandbox by using a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. There is no explicit patch or remediation level stated in the provided data, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch status or mitigation details.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of untrusted input within the GPU component of Google Chrome on Android versions before 148.0.7778.216. An attacker with control over the renderer process could leverage this flaw to perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page, potentially increasing the attacker's privileges beyond the renderer sandbox. The issue is recognized by Chromium security as high severity. No CVSS score is assigned, and no direct patch or remediation level is indicated in the available data. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not specify patch availability or mitigation instructions.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to escape the sandbox, potentially leading to greater control over the affected device. This elevates the risk of further compromise beyond the renderer process sandbox. However, 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. Until official fixes or mitigations are confirmed, users should ensure they update to the latest Chrome version once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-28T17:24:46.582Z
- 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: 6a18c660e29bf47b503b5139
Added to database: 5/28/2026, 10:49:04 PM
Last enriched: 5/29/2026, 12:04:00 AM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 8:16:21 AM
Views: 7
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