CVE-2026-8012
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Inappropriate Implementation in MHTML in Google Chrome Allows UXSS

Publication date: 2026-05-06

Last updated on: 2026-05-07

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Inappropriate implementation in MHTML in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to inject arbitrary scripts or HTML (UXSS) via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)
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Published
2026-05-06
Last Modified
2026-05-07
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-05-06
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2026-8012
EUVD
EUVD-2026-28127
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Vendor Product Version / Range
google chrome to 148.0.7778.96 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-79 The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an inappropriate implementation in the MHTML feature of Google Chrome versions prior to 148.0.7778.96. It allows a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to inject arbitrary scripts or HTML content through a specially crafted HTML page. This type of attack is known as Universal Cross-Site Scripting (UXSS).

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts or inject malicious HTML in the context of the affected browser. This could lead to unauthorized actions such as stealing sensitive information, manipulating web content, or performing actions on behalf of the user within the compromised renderer process.

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