CVE-2026-5858
Received
Received - Intake
Heap Buffer Overflow in Chrome WebML Enables Remote Code Execution
Publication date: 2026-04-08
Last updated on: 2026-04-13
Assigner: Chrome
Description
Description
Heap buffer overflow in WebML in Google Chrome prior to 147.0.7727.55 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Critical)
CVSS Scores
EPSS Scores
| Probability: | |
| Percentile: |
Meta Information
Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| chrome | to 147.0.7727.55 (exc) |
Helpful Resources
Exploitability
CWE
KEV
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-122 | A heap overflow condition is a buffer overflow, where the buffer that can be overwritten is allocated in the heap portion of memory, generally meaning that the buffer was allocated using a routine such as malloc(). |
Attack-Flow Graph
AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a heap buffer overflow in the WebML component of Google Chrome versions prior to 147.0.7727.55. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into visiting a specially crafted HTML page.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to remote code execution, meaning an attacker could run malicious code on your device without your permission if you visit a maliciously crafted webpage. This could compromise your system's security and potentially lead to data theft, system damage, or unauthorized access.
Ask Our AI Assistant
Need more information? Ask your question to get an AI reply (Powered by our expertise)
0/70