Insufficient Input Validation in Google Chrome Video Codecs
CVE-2026-13018

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Chrome
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 September 2026

What is CVE-2026-13018?

A flaw exists in the video codecs used by Google Chrome prior to version 147.0.7727.55, where the application fails to adequately validate untrusted input. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code through a crafted video file, leading to potential out-of-bounds memory access. Proper validation mechanisms are crucial to mitigate such risks, ensuring user security while interacting with multimedia content.

Affected Version(s)

Chrome 147.0.7727.55

References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/04/stable-chan...
https://issues.chromium.org/issues/487950074

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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