CVE-2026-7913
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Insufficient Policy Enforcement in DevTools in Google Chrome for Android

Publication date: 2026-05-06

Last updated on: 2026-05-06

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Insufficient policy enforcement in DevTools in Google Chrome on Android prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a local attacker to perform privilege escalation via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: High)
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Published
2026-05-06
Last Modified
2026-05-06
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-05-06
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2026-7913
EUVD
EUVD-2026-27929
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Vendor Product Version / Range
google chrome to 148.0.7778.96 (exc)
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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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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves insufficient policy enforcement in the DevTools component of Google Chrome on Android devices prior to version 148.0.7778.96. It allows a local attacker to escalate their privileges by exploiting a malicious file.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can allow a local attacker to gain higher privileges on the affected Android device by exploiting the insufficient policy enforcement in Chrome's DevTools. This privilege escalation could lead to unauthorized actions or access beyond what the attacker would normally have.

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