CVE-2026-9971
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UXSS in Google Chrome on iOS

Publication date: 2026-05-28

Last updated on: 2026-06-01

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Inappropriate implementation in iOS in Google Chrome on iOS prior to 148.0.7778.216 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to inject arbitrary scripts or HTML (UXSS) via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
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Published
2026-05-28
Last Modified
2026-06-01
Generated
2026-06-19
AI Q&A
2026-05-29
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-18
NVD
CVE-2026-9971
EUVD
EUVD-2026-33113
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Vendor Product Version / Range
google chrome to 148.0.7778.216 (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 Google Chrome on iOS versions prior to 148.0.7778.216. It allows a remote attacker to inject arbitrary scripts or HTML (known as UXSS or Universal Cross-Site Scripting) by convincing a user to perform specific user interface gestures on a crafted HTML page.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts or HTML in the context of the browser, potentially leading to unauthorized actions, data theft, or manipulation of web content without the user's consent.

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