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

Publication date: 2026-05-06

Last updated on: 2026-05-08

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
2026-05-08
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-05-06
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2026-7989
EUVD
EUVD-2026-28081
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Vendor Product Version / Range
google chrome to 148.0.7778.96 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-20 The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
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Executive Summary

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.

Impact Analysis

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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