Google Chrome up to 146.0.7680.178 on Windows Downloads input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Google Chrome on Windows. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Downloads. Performing a manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2026-5887. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Google Chrome on Windows. This affects an unknown functionality of the component Downloads. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Downloads in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 147.0.7727.55 allowed a remote attacker to bypass download restrictions via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

It is possible to read the advisory at chromereleases.googleblog.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-5887 since 04/08/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/09/2026).

Upgrading to version 147.0.7727.55 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

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VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Chrome 147.0.7727.55

Timelineinfo

04/08/2026 CVE reserved
04/09/2026 +1 days Advisory disclosed
04/09/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
04/09/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: 486079
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-5887 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-5887
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-356427

Entryinfo

Created: 04/09/2026 02:26
Changes: 04/09/2026 02:26 (58)
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Cache ID: 216:32A:103

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