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CVE-2026-9976: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome

0
High
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-9976cvecve-2026-9976
Published: Thu May 28 2026 (05/28/2026, 22:25:42 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: 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

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

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 05/28/2026, 23:05:53 UTC

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.

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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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