Use After Free Vulnerability in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-9993

8.3HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Chrome
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 May 2026

What is CVE-2026-9993?

A use after free vulnerability exists in the Views component of Google Chrome versions earlier than 148.0.7778.216. Exploiting this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker, who has compromised the renderer process, to execute a sandbox escape by leveraging a specially crafted PDF file. This security flaw emphasizes the importance of keeping software up-to-date to safeguard against such potential threats.

Affected Version(s)

Chrome 148.0.7778.216

References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-chan...
https://issues.chromium.org/issues/513208588

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.3
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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