CVE-2026-5896
Policy Bypass in Chrome Audio Sandbox Allows Restricted Downloads
Publication date: 2026-04-08
Last updated on: 2026-04-13
Assigner: Chrome
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| chrome | to 147.0.7727.55 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-693 | The product does not use or incorrectly uses a protection mechanism that provides sufficient defense against directed attacks against the product. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a policy bypass issue in the Audio component of Google Chrome versions prior to 147.0.7727.55. It allows a remote attacker to bypass sandbox download restrictions by convincing a user to perform specific user interface gestures on a specially crafted HTML page.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability could allow an attacker to bypass sandbox download restrictions, potentially enabling unauthorized downloads or actions that are normally blocked by the browser's security sandbox. This could lead to unintended file downloads or execution of malicious content if a user is tricked into interacting with a crafted webpage.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, update Google Chrome to version 147.0.7727.55 or later, as the issue is fixed in that release.