CVE-2026-9996
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.19%
Last modified
CVE-2026-9996 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Out of bounds read in WebRTC in Google Chrome on Mac prior to 148.0.7778.216 allowed a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High). EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Out of bounds read in WebRTC in Google Chrome on Mac prior to 148.0.7778.216 allowed a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 148.0.7778.216 |
References
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/513268100Permissions Required
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-9996?
Out of bounds read in WebRTC in Google Chrome on Mac prior to 148.0.7778.216 allowed a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
How severe is CVE-2026-9996?
CVE-2026-9996 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-9996?
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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