CVE-2026-7994
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Inappropriate Chromoting Implementation in Google Chrome on Windows
Publication date: 2026-05-06
Last updated on: 2026-05-06
Assigner: Chrome
Description
Description
Inappropriate implementation in Chromoting in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a local attacker to perform OS-level privilege escalation via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| chrome | to 148.0.7778.96 (exc) |
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Exploitability
CWE
KEV
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-UNKNOWN |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is an inappropriate implementation in the Chromoting component of Google Chrome on Windows versions prior to 148.0.7778.96. It allows a local attacker to escalate their privileges at the operating system level by using a malicious file.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can allow a local attacker to gain higher privileges on the affected Windows system. This means the attacker could potentially execute actions with elevated permissions, which could lead to unauthorized access, modification, or control over system resources.
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