Vulnerability Description
Heap buffer overflow in WebML in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 148.0.7778.168 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
CVSS Score
8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 148.0.7778.168 | |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_ProductVendor Advisory
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/492350403Permissions Required
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-8531?
CVE-2026-8531 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Heap buffer overflow in WebML in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 148.0.7778.168 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity:...
How severe is CVE-2026-8531?
CVE-2026-8531 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-8531?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome, Microsoft Windows.