CVE-2026-5889
MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.10%
Last modified
CVE-2026-5889 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Cryptographic Flaw in PDFium in Google Chrome prior to 147.0.7727.55 allowed an attacker to read potentially sensitive information from encrypted PDFs via a brute-force attack. (Chromium security severity: Medium). EPSS estimates a 0.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Cryptographic Flaw in PDFium in Google Chrome prior to 147.0.7727.55 allowed an attacker to read potentially sensitive information from encrypted PDFs via a brute-force attack. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 147.0.7727.55 |
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/486906037Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-5889?
Cryptographic Flaw in PDFium in Google Chrome prior to 147.0.7727.55 allowed an attacker to read potentially sensitive information from encrypted PDFs via a brute-force attack. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
How severe is CVE-2026-5889?
CVE-2026-5889 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-5889?
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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