CVE-2026-8586

What it is

Inappropriate implementation in Chromoting in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.168 allowed a local attacker to bypass discretionary access control via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited from the same network segment without logging in, but needs a user to act. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

0.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2026-05-14 20:17 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-10-26 14:10 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-05-14 20:17 UTC

Last modified

2026-10-26 14:10 UTC

Exploit probability

0.1% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-284 · Improper access control

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Google Chrome < 148.0.7778.168

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 5.5

Attack vector

Adjacent network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low