Google Chrome up to 147.0.7727.138 CORS cross-domain policy

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Google Chrome. The affected element is an unknown function of the component CORS. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross-domain policy. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-7968. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Chrome and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component CORS. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross-domain policy vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-942. The product uses a cross-domain policy file that includes domains that should not be trusted. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

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

The advisory is available at chromereleases.googleblog.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-7968 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. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (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 vulnerability database at Tenable (315031). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross-domain policy
CWE: CWE-942 / CWE-346 / CWE-345
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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
Status: 🔍

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-2026-7968 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-7968
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-361642

Entryinfo

Created: 05/06/2026 21:28
Updated: 05/17/2026 15:22
Changes: 05/06/2026 21:28 (21), 05/06/2026 21:29 (35), 05/17/2026 15:22 (2)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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