Google Chrome up to 148.0.7778.96 on Windows ANGLE cross-domain policy

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Google Chrome on Windows. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component ANGLE. The manipulation results in cross-domain policy. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-8556. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Google Chrome on Windows. Affected is an unknown code block of the component ANGLE. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross-domain policy vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-942. The product uses a cross-domain policy file that includes domains that should not be trusted. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Inappropriate implementation in ANGLE in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 148.0.7778.168 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to leak cross-origin data via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

The advisory is shared for download at chromereleases.googleblog.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-8556 since 05/14/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. 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 05/19/2026).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 315114 (Fedora 44 : chromium (2026-885a3f8c70)), 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 (315114) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-1542). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Google Chrome

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.6

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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ADP CISA Base Score: 3.1
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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: 315114
Nessus Name: Fedora 44 : chromium (2026-885a3f8c70)

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
05/19/2026 +4 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: 500052
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-8556 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-8556
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-364068
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-1542 - Google Chrome: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 05/15/2026 04:39
Updated: 05/19/2026 14:23
Changes: 05/15/2026 04:39 (23), 05/15/2026 04:40 (35), 05/17/2026 00:25 (7), 05/18/2026 14:24 (2), 05/19/2026 14:23 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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