CVE-2026-7939
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Inappropriate SanitizerAPI Implementation in Google Chrome Allows UXSS

Publication date: 2026-05-06

Last updated on: 2026-05-06

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Inappropriate implementation in SanitizerAPI in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a remote attacker to inject arbitrary scripts or HTML (UXSS) via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

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Published
2026-05-06
Last Modified
2026-05-06
Generated
2026-07-06
AI Q&A
2026-05-06
EPSS Evaluated
2026-07-05
NVD
CVE-2026-7939
EUVD
EUVD-2026-27981

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Vendor Product Version / Range
google chrome to 148.0.7778.96 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-79 The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an inappropriate implementation in the SanitizerAPI in Google Chrome versions prior to 148.0.7778.96. It allows a remote attacker to inject arbitrary scripts or HTML, resulting in a type of cross-site scripting called UXSS (Universal Cross-Site Scripting), by using a specially crafted HTML page.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts or HTML in the context of the victim's browser. This can lead to unauthorized actions such as stealing sensitive information, hijacking user sessions, or performing actions on behalf of the user without their consent.

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