CVE-2026-7989
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Insufficient Data Validation in DataTransfer in Google Chrome

Publication date: 2026-05-06

Last updated on: 2026-05-06

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Insufficient data validation in DataTransfer in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to perform arbitrary read/write via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
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Published
2026-05-06
Last Modified
2026-05-06
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2026-05-07
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2026-05-06
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google chrome 148.0.7778.96
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CWE-UNKNOWN
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?

This vulnerability is due to insufficient data validation in the DataTransfer component of Google Chrome versions prior to 148.0.7778.96. It allows a remote attacker, who has already compromised the renderer process, to perform arbitrary read and write operations by using a specially crafted HTML page.


How can this vulnerability impact me? :

If exploited, this vulnerability can allow an attacker to read and modify data arbitrarily within the context of the compromised renderer process. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information or manipulation of data, potentially compromising the security and integrity of your browsing session.


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