CVE-2026-0903

Name: CVE-2026-0903
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-01-20T05:16:15.733+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-0903 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Inappropriate implementation in Downloads in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 144.0.7559.59 allowed a remote attacker to bypass dangerous file type protections via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: Medium). EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Inappropriate implementation in Downloads in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 144.0.7559.59 allowed a remote attacker to bypass dangerous file type protections via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.18%

7.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	< 144.0.7559.59
Google	Chrome	< 144.0.7559.60

References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_13.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://issues.chromium.org/issues/444803530Issue Tracking, Permissions Required

Timeline

Published: Jan 20, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-0903?

How severe is CVE-2026-0903?

CVE-2026-0903 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-0903?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST