CVE-2026-9992: Use after free in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-9992 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Network component of Google Chrome versions prior to 148.0.7778.216. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox by tricking a user into visiting a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.8. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Network module of Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.216. Exploitation requires user interaction (UI:R) and can lead to remote code execution within the sandbox environment. The CVSS vector indicates the attack can be performed over the network without privileges and with low attack complexity, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level. The issue was publicly disclosed on May 28, 2026, and is tracked as CVE-2026-9992.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the Chrome sandbox, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. However, no active exploitation has 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. Users and administrators should monitor this advisory for updates and apply any official fixes once available. Until then, exercise caution with untrusted web content.
CVE-2026-9992: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-9992 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Network component of Google Chrome versions prior to 148.0.7778.216. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox by tricking a user into visiting a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.8. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Network module of Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.216. Exploitation requires user interaction (UI:R) and can lead to remote code execution within the sandbox environment. The CVSS vector indicates the attack can be performed over the network without privileges and with low attack complexity, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level. The issue was publicly disclosed on May 28, 2026, and is tracked as CVE-2026-9992.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the Chrome sandbox, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. However, no active exploitation has 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. Users and administrators should monitor this advisory for updates and apply any official fixes once available. Until then, exercise caution with untrusted web content.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-28T17:25:09.530Z
- 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: 6a18c681e29bf47b503b6540
Added to database: 05/28/2026, 22:49:37 UTC
Last enriched: 06/05/2026, 21:17:31 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:23:00 UTC
Views: 189
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