CVE-2026-7989
Insufficient Data Validation in DataTransfer in Google Chrome
Publication date: 2026-05-06
Last updated on: 2026-05-06
Assigner: Chrome
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| chrome | 148.0.7778.96 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-UNKNOWN |
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AI Powered Q&A
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.