CVE-2026-7948
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Race Condition in Chromoting in Google Chrome

Publication date: 2026-05-06

Last updated on: 2026-05-07

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Race in Chromoting in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a local attacker to perform privilege escalation via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
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Published
2026-05-06
Last Modified
2026-05-07
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-05-06
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2026-7948
EUVD
EUVD-2026-27999
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Vendor Product Version / Range
google chrome to 148.0.7778.96 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-362 The product contains a concurrent code sequence that requires temporary, exclusive access to a shared resource, but a timing window exists in which the shared resource can be modified by another code sequence operating concurrently.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a race condition in the Chromoting component of Google Chrome on Windows versions prior to 148.0.7778.96. It allows a local attacker to escalate their privileges by exploiting a malicious file.

Impact Analysis

An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability can gain higher privileges on the affected system, potentially allowing them to execute unauthorized actions or access sensitive information.

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