CVE-2026-9977: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-9977 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android prior to version 148.0.7778.216. It involves insufficient validation of untrusted input in the WebShare feature, which could allow a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.3, indicating a significant risk. There are no known exploits in the wild at the time of publication. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly state the patch or remediation status.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android arises from insufficient validation of untrusted input within the WebShare component. An attacker who has already compromised the renderer process could exploit this flaw to escape the browser's sandbox, potentially gaining elevated privileges or executing arbitrary code outside the intended security boundaries. The issue affects versions prior to 148.0.7778.216 and is rated with a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.3, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation details.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with control over the renderer process to escape the sandbox, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected device's browser environment. This could result in unauthorized access to sensitive information, code execution with elevated privileges, and disruption of browser operations. No known active exploits have 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. Until an official fix is confirmed, users should exercise caution with untrusted content and consider updating to the latest Chrome version once available.
CVE-2026-9977: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-9977 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android prior to version 148.0.7778.216. It involves insufficient validation of untrusted input in the WebShare feature, which could allow a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.3, indicating a significant risk. There are no known exploits in the wild at the time of publication. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly state the patch or remediation status.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.3high
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android arises from insufficient validation of untrusted input within the WebShare component. An attacker who has already compromised the renderer process could exploit this flaw to escape the browser's sandbox, potentially gaining elevated privileges or executing arbitrary code outside the intended security boundaries. The issue affects versions prior to 148.0.7778.216 and is rated with a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.3, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation details.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with control over the renderer process to escape the sandbox, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected device's browser environment. This could result in unauthorized access to sensitive information, code execution with elevated privileges, and disruption of browser operations. No known active exploits have 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. Until an official fix is confirmed, users should exercise caution with untrusted content and consider updating to the latest Chrome version once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-28T17:25:06.207Z
- 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: 6a18c67ee29bf47b503b64e5
Added to database: 05/28/2026, 22:49:34 UTC
Last enriched: 06/05/2026, 21:16:49 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:23:00 UTC
Views: 48
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