CVE-2026-9976: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Inappropriate implementation in USB in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.216 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability arises from an inappropriate implementation in the USB handling component of Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.216. It enables remote code execution when a user visits a maliciously crafted HTML page. The issue is classified with high severity by Chromium security but lacks a CVSS score and explicit remediation level in the provided data. The vendor advisory is available but does not specify patch availability or mitigation steps.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system via a crafted HTML page. This could lead to compromise of the user's environment running the vulnerable Chrome version. No known active exploits have been reported, and the impact is limited to affected Chrome desktop versions 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. Users should update to Chrome version 148.0.7778.216 or later once confirmed. Until then, avoid visiting untrusted or suspicious websites that could host crafted HTML pages exploiting this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-9976: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
Inappropriate implementation in USB in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.216 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from an inappropriate implementation in the USB handling component of Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.216. It enables remote code execution when a user visits a maliciously crafted HTML page. The issue is classified with high severity by Chromium security but lacks a CVSS score and explicit remediation level in the provided data. The vendor advisory is available but does not specify patch availability or mitigation steps.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system via a crafted HTML page. This could lead to compromise of the user's environment running the vulnerable Chrome version. No known active exploits have been reported, and the impact is limited to affected Chrome desktop versions 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. Users should update to Chrome version 148.0.7778.216 or later once confirmed. Until then, avoid visiting untrusted or suspicious websites that could host crafted HTML pages exploiting this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-28T17:25:05.969Z
- 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: 6a18c67be29bf47b503b6447
Added to database: 5/28/2026, 10:49:31 PM
Last enriched: 5/28/2026, 11:05:53 PM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 2:22:48 PM
Views: 9
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