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CVE-2026-9896 is identified as an out-of-bounds write vulnerability within V8, Google's open-source JavaScript engine. This flaw was reported on May 2, 2026, by a security researcher identified as "303f06e3". The vulnerability affects web browsers that utilize the V8 engine, including Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. It has been addressed in Google Chrome versions prior to 148.0.7778.215 on Linux, 148.0.7778.215/216 on Mac, and 148.0.7778.216/217 on Windows. Similarly, Microsoft Edge versions prior to 148.0.3967.96 have also received a fix for this issue.
- Description
- Out of bounds write in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.216 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
- Source
- chrome-cve-admin@google.com
- NVD status
- Analyzed
- Products
- chrome
CVSS 3.1
- Type
- Secondary
- Base score
- 8.8
- Impact score
- 5.9
- Exploitability score
- 2.8
- Vector string
- CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Severity
- HIGH
- chrome-cve-admin@google.com
- CWE-787
- Hype score
- Not currently trending
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