CVE-2026-9987
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Insufficient Input Validation in Chrome for Android Leads to Arbitrary Code Execution
Publication date: 2026-05-28
Last updated on: 2026-05-29
Assigner: Chrome
Description
Description
Insufficient validation of untrusted input in WebAppInstalls in Google Chrome on Android prior to 148.0.7778.216 allowed a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: High)
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| chrome | to 148.0.7778.216 (exc) |
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Exploitability
CWE
KEV
| 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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability involves insufficient validation of untrusted input in the WebAppInstalls component of Google Chrome on Android versions prior to 148.0.7778.216. Because of this flaw, a local attacker could execute arbitrary code by using a malicious file.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected device. This could lead to unauthorized actions, data compromise, or control over the device by the attacker.
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