CVE-2026-9997

Name: CVE-2026-9997
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-05-28T23:16:57.933+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.3/10EPSS 0.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-9997 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Use after free in Input in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.216 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High). EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Use after free in Input in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.216 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.18%

7.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	< 148.0.7778.216
Google	Chrome	< 148.0.7778.215

References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0877304591.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://issues.chromium.org/issues/513324041Permissions Required

Timeline

Published: May 28, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-9997?

How severe is CVE-2026-9997?

CVE-2026-9997 has a CVSS score of 8.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-9997?

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