CVE-2026-7971
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Inappropriate ORB Implementation in Google Chrome

Publication date: 2026-05-06

Last updated on: 2026-05-07

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Inappropriate implementation in ORB in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a remote attacker to bypass site isolation via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
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Published
2026-05-06
Last Modified
2026-05-07
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-05-06
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-7971
EUVD
EUVD-2026-28045
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Vendor Product Version / Range
google chrome to 148.0.7778.96 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-269 The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is due to an inappropriate implementation in the ORB component of Google Chrome versions prior to 148.0.7778.96. It allows a remote attacker to bypass site isolation by using a specially crafted HTML page.

Impact Analysis

By bypassing site isolation, a remote attacker could potentially access or interfere with data from other websites or browser contexts that are normally isolated for security. This could lead to unauthorized data access or compromise of user privacy.

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