CVE-2026-9990
Google Chrome WebAppInstalls Use-After-Free Vulnerability
Description
Use after free in WebAppInstalls in Google Chrome on Mac prior to 148.0.7778.216 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
INFO
Published Date :
May 28, 2026, 11:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 21, 2026, 12:10 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-9990
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Update Google Chrome to the latest version.
- Ensure the version is 148.0.7778.216 or higher.
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-2026-9990.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0877304591.html | Vendor Advisory |
| https://issues.chromium.org/issues/513128608 | 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-2026-9990 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-2026-9990
weaknesses.
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CVE-2026-9990 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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CVE Translated by [email protected]
Jul. 21, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Translation Title: Chrome de Google, Description: Uso después de liberación en WebAppInstalls en Google Chrome en Mac anterior a 148.0.7778.216 permitió a un atacante remoto que convenció a un usuario para realizar gestos específicos de la interfaz de usuario (UI) para potencialmente explotar corrupción de montículo a través de una página HTML manipulada. (Gravedad de seguridad de Chromium: Alta) -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Google', 'product': 'Chrome', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '148.0.7778.216', 'lessThan': '148.0.7778.216', 'versionType': 'custom'}]}] -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-9990', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-05-29T00:00:00+00:00'} -
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:apple:macos:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type Chrome: https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0877304591.html Types: Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type Chrome: https://issues.chromium.org/issues/513128608 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:U/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 WebAppInstalls in Google Chrome on Mac prior to 148.0.7778.216 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to potentially exploit heap corruption 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/513128608