CVE-2026-9999: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
CVE-2026-9999: Inappropriate implementation in Google 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
Affected software
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Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
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.
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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