Google Chrome up to 147.0.7727.138 DataTransfer Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Google Chrome. This affects an unknown part of the component DataTransfer. Executing a manipulation can lead to Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-7989. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

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

Insufficient data validation in DataTransfer in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to perform arbitrary read/write via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

The advisory is shared for download at chromereleases.googleblog.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-7989 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 05/06/2026).

Upgrading to version 148.0.7778.96 eliminates this vulnerability.

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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: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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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
05/06/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: 498765
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-7989 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-7989
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-361660

Entryinfo

Created: 05/06/2026 21:35
Changes: 05/06/2026 21:35 (57)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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