CVE-2026-9970
Google Chrome WebGL Use-After-Free Sandbox Escape
Description
Use after free in WebGL 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)
INFO
Published Date :
May 28, 2026, 11:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 1, 2026, 3:12 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-9970
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Update Google Chrome to version 148.0.7778.216 or later.
- Ensure the browser sandbox is properly configured.
- Avoid opening untrusted HTML pages in the browser.
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-2026-9970.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0877304591.html | Vendor Advisory Release Notes |
| https://issues.chromium.org/issues/506653647 | Permissions Required |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-9970 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-9970
weaknesses.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jun. 01, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 148.0.7778.216 OR cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 148.0.7778.215 OR 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_0877304591.html Types: Release Notes, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type Chrome: https://issues.chromium.org/issues/506653647 Types: Permissions Required -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
May. 29, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 28, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Use after free in WebGL 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) Added CWE CWE-416 Added Reference https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0877304591.html Added Reference https://issues.chromium.org/issues/506653647