CVE-2026-9937: Use after free in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-9937 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the UI component of Google Chrome on Windows 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 browser's sandbox by using a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. There is no explicit CVSS score or detailed vendor remediation level provided in the available data. The vendor advisory linked does not specify patch status or mitigation details. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the UI of Google Chrome on Windows platforms before version 148.0.7778.216. Exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process and could enable sandbox escape through crafted HTML content. The issue is recognized by Chromium security as high severity. The vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation steps. The vulnerability affects Chrome desktop versions prior to 148.0.7778.216.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with control over the renderer process to escape the sandbox, potentially leading to higher privilege code execution outside the browser sandbox. This elevates the risk of system compromise beyond the browser context. No known active exploits have been reported, and the impact is limited to affected Chrome versions on Windows prior to 148.0.7778.216.
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 confirmation, users should update to Chrome version 148.0.7778.216 or later once available. No additional mitigation recommendations are provided by the vendor advisory at this time.
CVE-2026-9937: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-9937 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the UI component of Google Chrome on Windows 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 browser's sandbox by using a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. There is no explicit CVSS score or detailed vendor remediation level provided in the available data. The vendor advisory linked does not specify patch status or mitigation details. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the UI of Google Chrome on Windows platforms before version 148.0.7778.216. Exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process and could enable sandbox escape through crafted HTML content. The issue is recognized by Chromium security as high severity. The vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation steps. The vulnerability affects Chrome desktop versions prior to 148.0.7778.216.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with control over the renderer process to escape the sandbox, potentially leading to higher privilege code execution outside the browser sandbox. This elevates the risk of system compromise beyond the browser context. No known active exploits have been reported, and the impact is limited to affected Chrome versions on Windows prior to 148.0.7778.216.
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 confirmation, users should update to Chrome version 148.0.7778.216 or later once available. No additional mitigation recommendations are provided by the vendor advisory at this time.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-28T17:24:55.367Z
- 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: 6a18c66fe29bf47b503b60c9
Added to database: 5/28/2026, 10:49:19 PM
Last enriched: 5/28/2026, 11:34:57 PM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 8:15:29 AM
Views: 5
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