CVE-2026-7936
Google Chrome V8 Object Lifecycle Memory Read Vulnerability
Description
Object lifecycle issue in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory read via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
INFO
Published Date :
May 6, 2026, 7:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 6, 2026, 11:34 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-7936
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Update Google Chrome to version 148.0.7778.96 or later.
- Ensure the browser is configured to auto-update.
- Avoid visiting untrusted websites.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-7936.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html | Vendor Advisory |
| https://issues.chromium.org/issues/490485402 | Issue Tracking Permissions Required |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-7936 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-7936
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2026-7936 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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CybersecurityNews
Google Chrome 148 Released with Fix for 127 Security Vulnerabilities – Update Now!
Google has officially promoted Chrome 148 to the stable channel for Windows, Mac, and Linux, rolling out version 148.0.7778.96 for Linux and 148.0.7778.96/97 for Windows and Mac, one of the most secur ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2026-7936 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
May. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 148.0.7778.96 OR cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type Chrome: https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html Types: Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type Chrome: https://issues.chromium.org/issues/490485402 Types: Issue Tracking, Permissions Required -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
May. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-125 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Object lifecycle issue in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory read via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium) Added Reference https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html Added Reference https://issues.chromium.org/issues/490485402