Insufficient Policy Enforcement in Google Chrome DevTools
CVE-2026-8018

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Chrome
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 May 2026

What is CVE-2026-8018?

A vulnerability in Google Chrome's DevTools prior to version 148.0.7778.96 allows remote attackers to potentially escape the sandbox through malicious network traffic. This issue highlights the necessity for robust policy enforcement mechanisms to safeguard against unauthorized access and potential exploitation in web environments. Users are advised to update to the latest version to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Chrome 148.0.7778.96

References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-chan...
https://issues.chromium.org/issues/498292657

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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