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CVE-2026-9956: Use after free in Google Chrome

0
High
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-9956cvecve-2026-9956
Published: Thu May 28 2026 (05/28/2026, 22:25:36 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: Chrome

Description

Use after free in iOS in Google Chrome on iOS prior to 148.0.7778.216 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

CVSS v3.1

Score 7.5high

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 05/28/2026, 23:20:23 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the iOS version of Google Chrome before 148.0.7778.216. Exploitation requires user interaction through specific UI gestures on a maliciously crafted HTML page, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. The issue is recognized as high severity by Chromium security but lacks a published CVSS score. The vendor advisory URL is provided but does not explicitly state patch or remediation details.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected device, compromising the security and integrity of the user's environment. This could lead to unauthorized actions or data compromise on the iOS device running the vulnerable Chrome version. No active exploitation has been reported.

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, avoid engaging with untrusted web content that may attempt to exploit this vulnerability.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Chrome
Date Reserved
2026-05-28T17:24:59.749Z
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: 6a18c673e29bf47b503b6270

Added to database: 5/28/2026, 10:49:23 PM

Last enriched: 5/28/2026, 11:20:23 PM

Last updated: 5/29/2026, 6:52:23 PM

Views: 13

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