Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Google Chrome for Linux and ChromeOS

CVE-2026-7992

What is CVE-2026-7992?

A vulnerability exists in Google Chrome for Linux and ChromeOS due to insufficient validation of untrusted input in the user interface. This weakness can be exploited by remote attackers who lead users to perform specific UI gestures, allowing them to execute arbitrary code through a specially crafted HTML page. Users are advised to update to version 148.0.7778.96 or later to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.

References