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CVE-2026-9983: Type Confusion in Google Chrome

0
High
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-9983cvecve-2026-9983
Published: Thu May 28 2026 (05/28/2026, 22:25:45 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: Chrome

Description

Type Confusion in Skia in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.216 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox 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, 23:05:11 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability involves type confusion in the Skia graphics library used by Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.216. Exploiting this flaw, an attacker can execute arbitrary code remotely inside the sandbox environment by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. The issue is recognized as high severity by Chromium security but lacks a published CVSS score and explicit remediation status in the provided information. The vulnerability affects desktop versions of Chrome prior to the specified fixed version. The vendor advisory URL is available for further details but does not confirm patch availability in the provided data.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could allow remote code execution within the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome, potentially compromising the affected system's security boundaries. However, no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The impact is considered high severity by Chromium security standards.

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, no specific mitigation steps are provided in the available data.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Chrome
Date Reserved
2026-05-28T17:25:07.442Z
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: 6a18c67ee29bf47b503b64fd

Added to database: 5/28/2026, 10:49:34 PM

Last enriched: 5/28/2026, 11:05:11 PM

Last updated: 5/29/2026, 2:09:09 PM

Views: 7

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