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
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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Published
2026-05-28
Last Modified
2026-05-29
Generated
2026-06-19
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2026-05-29
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-18
NVD
CVE-2026-9987
EUVD
EUVD-2026-33129
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Vendor Product Version / Range
google chrome to 148.0.7778.216 (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 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.

Impact Analysis

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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