Vulnerability Description
Race in Chromoting in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a local attacker to perform privilege escalation via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 148.0.7778.96 | |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.Vendor AdvisoryRelease Notes
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/496193452Permissions Required
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-7948?
CVE-2026-7948 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Race in Chromoting in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a local attacker to perform privilege escalation via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
How severe is CVE-2026-7948?
CVE-2026-7948 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-7948?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome, Microsoft Windows.