Google Chrome up to 148.0.7778.179 V8 sandbox

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Google Chrome. The affected element is an unknown function of the component V8. The manipulation results in sandbox. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2026-9938. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Google Chrome. Affected is an unknown functionality of the component V8. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a sandbox vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-265. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Inappropriate implementation in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.216 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox 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-2026-9938 since 05/28/2026. 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 05/30/2026). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1611.

Upgrading to version 148.0.7778.216 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-1733). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • 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: Sandbox
CWE: CWE-265 / CWE-264
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Chrome 148.0.7778.216

Timelineinfo

05/28/2026 CVE reserved
05/29/2026 +1 days Advisory disclosed
05/29/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
05/30/2026 +1 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: 502300
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-9938 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-9938
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-367032
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-1733 - Google Chrome und Microsoft Edge: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 05/29/2026 09:04
Updated: 05/30/2026 15:38
Changes: 05/29/2026 09:04 (58), 05/30/2026 15:38 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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