Google Chrome up to 148.0.7778.96 on macOS WebShare resource control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Chrome on macOS. It has been classified as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component WebShare. The manipulation leads to resource control. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-8517. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Chrome on macOS and classified as problematic. This issue affects an unknown code block of the component WebShare. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource control vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-664. The product does not maintain or incorrectly maintains control over a resource throughout its lifetime of creation, use, and release. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Object lifecycle issue in WebShare in Google Chrome on Mac prior to 148.0.7778.168 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Critical)

It is possible to read the advisory at chromereleases.googleblog.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-8517 since 05/14/2026. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful 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 05/21/2026).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 314979 (Debian dsa-6273 : chromium - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 148.0.7778.168 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (314979) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-1542). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Google Chrome

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.8

VulDB Base Score: 5.0
VulDB Temp Score: 4.8
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

ADP CISA Base Score: 8.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Resource control
CWE: CWE-664
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 314979
Nessus Name: Debian dsa-6273 : chromium - security update

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Chrome 148.0.7778.168

Timelineinfo

05/14/2026 CVE reserved
05/15/2026 +1 days Advisory disclosed
05/15/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
05/21/2026 +6 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: 497531
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-8517 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-8517
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-364019
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-1542 - Google Chrome: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 05/15/2026 04:21
Updated: 05/21/2026 04:35
Changes: 05/15/2026 04:21 (58), 05/16/2026 07:52 (2), 05/16/2026 14:00 (7), 05/21/2026 04:35 (11)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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