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CVE-2026-9994: Use after free in Google Chrome

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High
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-9994cvecve-2026-9994
Published: Thu May 28 2026 (05/28/2026, 22:25:48 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: Chrome

Description

Use after free in Core in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 148.0.7778.216 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

CVSS v3.1

Score 8.3high

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

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 05/28/2026, 23:04:03 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Core of Google Chrome on Windows platforms before version 148.0.7778.216. Exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process and could enable an attacker to perform a sandbox escape through crafted HTML content. The issue is recognized as high severity by Chromium security but lacks a published CVSS score and explicit remediation status in the provided information.

Potential Impact

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to break out of the sandbox environment, potentially leading to further system compromise. However, there are no known exploits in the wild at this time. The impact is limited to affected Chrome versions on Windows prior to 148.0.7778.216.

Mitigation Recommendations

The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly state the patch or remediation status in the available data. Since the affected versions are prior to 148.0.7778.216, updating to version 148.0.7778.216 or later is recommended if confirmed by the vendor advisory. Patch status is not yet confirmed—check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Chrome
Date Reserved
2026-05-28T17:25:09.927Z
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: 6a18c681e29bf47b503b6548

Added to database: 5/28/2026, 10:49:37 PM

Last enriched: 5/28/2026, 11:04:03 PM

Last updated: 5/29/2026, 3:33:49 PM

Views: 8

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