Vulnerability Description
Use after free in Navigation in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 148.0.7778.96 | |
| Apple | Macos | - |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | - |
| 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/496463315Permissions Required
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-7956?
CVE-2026-7956 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.3 (HIGH). Use after free in Navigation in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page....
How severe is CVE-2026-7956?
CVE-2026-7956 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-7956?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome, Apple Macos, Linux Linux Kernel, Microsoft Windows.