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CVE-2026-9999: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-9999cvecve-2026-9999
Published: 05/28/2026 (05/28/2026, 22:25:50 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: Chrome

Description

CVE-2026-9999 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Mac prior to version 148.0.7778.216. It involves an inappropriate implementation in the ANGLE component that allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the browser's sandbox by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating a significant risk. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm the availability of a patch or remediation status.

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

Affected software

GitHub Actionsmore threats →ai
chromium/chromium
pkg:github/chromium/chromium
Affected versions
=148.0.7778.216

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 06/05/2026, 21:18:01 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability (CVE-2026-9999) affects the ANGLE component in Google Chrome on Mac systems before version 148.0.7778.216. It permits remote code execution inside the sandbox via a specially crafted HTML page. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-269 (Improper Privilege Management). The vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state patch or remediation details.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox environment of Google Chrome on Mac, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This could lead to unauthorized actions being performed under the browser's privileges. No known exploits are reported in the wild, reducing immediate risk.

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 when browsing untrusted websites and avoid interacting with suspicious HTML content. Monitor the vendor advisory for updates regarding patches or mitigations.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Chrome
Date Reserved
2026-05-28T17:25:11.013Z
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: 6a18c685e29bf47b503b65c7

Added to database: 05/28/2026, 22:49:41 UTC

Last enriched: 06/05/2026, 21:18:01 UTC

Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:23:00 UTC

Views: 169

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