Google Chrome up to 148.0.7778.179 on Windows Media cross-domain policy

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Google Chrome on Windows. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Media. Such manipulation leads to cross-domain policy. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2026-9991. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Chrome on Windows and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown functionality of the component Media. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross-domain policy vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-942. The product uses a cross-domain policy file that includes domains that should not be trusted. Impacted is integrity. CVE summarizes:

Inappropriate implementation in Media in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 148.0.7778.216 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 handled as CVE-2026-9991 since 05/28/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for 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 05/31/2026).

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: 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

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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
05/31/2026 +2 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: 513173
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-9991 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-9991
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-367088
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-1733 - Google Chrome und Microsoft Edge: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 05/29/2026 09:39
Updated: 05/31/2026 05:13
Changes: 05/29/2026 09:39 (58), 05/31/2026 05:13 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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