CVE-2026-7992
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Insufficient Input Validation in Google Chrome on Linux

Publication date: 2026-05-06

Last updated on: 2026-05-06

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Insufficient validation of untrusted input in UI in Google Chrome on Linux, ChromeOS prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

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Published
2026-05-06
Last Modified
2026-05-06
Generated
2026-07-06
AI Q&A
2026-05-06
EPSS Evaluated
2026-07-05
NVD
CVE-2026-7992
EUVD
EUVD-2026-28087

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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 involves insufficient validation of untrusted input within the user interface of Google Chrome on Linux and ChromeOS versions prior to 148.0.7778.96.

A remote attacker can exploit this by convincing a user to perform specific UI gestures while visiting a specially crafted HTML page, which can lead to the execution of arbitrary code.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on your system by tricking you into performing certain UI actions on a malicious webpage.

This could lead to unauthorized control over your device, potentially compromising your data and system integrity.

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