CVE-2026-9976: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-9976 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 148.0.7778.216 involving an inappropriate implementation in the USB component. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into visiting a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is related to CWE-94 (Improper Control of Generation of Code). There are no known exploits in the wild at this time. The vendor has published an advisory but has not explicitly stated the availability of a patch or remediation level in the provided data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Google Chrome's USB implementation allows remote code execution via a crafted HTML page. It affects versions prior to 148.0.7778.216. The issue is categorized under CWE-94, indicating improper control over code generation, which can lead to execution of arbitrary code. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor advisory URL is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status in the input data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the victim's system, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected Chrome browser environment. The CVSS score of 8.8 indicates high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported so far.
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 confirmation of a patch, users should exercise caution when visiting untrusted websites, especially those that might interact with USB devices via Chrome.
CVE-2026-9976: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-9976 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 148.0.7778.216 involving an inappropriate implementation in the USB component. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into visiting a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is related to CWE-94 (Improper Control of Generation of Code). There are no known exploits in the wild at this time. The vendor has published an advisory but has not explicitly stated the availability of a patch or remediation level in the provided data.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
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Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Chrome's USB implementation allows remote code execution via a crafted HTML page. It affects versions prior to 148.0.7778.216. The issue is categorized under CWE-94, indicating improper control over code generation, which can lead to execution of arbitrary code. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor advisory URL is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status in the input data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the victim's system, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected Chrome browser environment. The CVSS score of 8.8 indicates high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported so far.
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 confirmation of a patch, users should exercise caution when visiting untrusted websites, especially those that might interact with USB devices via Chrome.
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: 05/28/2026, 22:49:31 UTC
Last enriched: 06/05/2026, 21:16:45 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:23:00 UTC
Views: 66
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