Google Chrome up to 147.0.7727.138 Persistent Cache input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Chrome and classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the component Persistent Cache. Executing a manipulation can lead to input validation. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-7944. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Chrome and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component Persistent Cache. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Persistent Cache in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to bypass site isolation via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

The advisory is shared for download at chromereleases.googleblog.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-7944 since 05/06/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 05/17/2026).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 315031 (openSUSE 16 Security Update : chromium (openSUSE-SU-2026:20727-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 148.0.7778.96 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (315031) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-1394). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • Fedora Linux
  • IGEL OS
  • Google Chrome
  • Microsoft Edge

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

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

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 315031
Nessus Name: openSUSE 16 Security Update : chromium (openSUSE-SU-2026:20727-1)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Chrome 148.0.7778.96

Timelineinfo

05/06/2026 Advisory disclosed
05/06/2026 +0 days CVE reserved
05/06/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
05/17/2026 +11 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: chromereleases.googleblog.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-7944 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-7944
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-361624
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-1394 - Google Chrome/Microsoft Edge: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 05/06/2026 21:24
Updated: 05/17/2026 07:14
Changes: 05/06/2026 21:24 (56), 05/14/2026 23:29 (7), 05/17/2026 07:14 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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