CVE-2026-9997

What it is

Use after free in Input 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)

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in, but needs a user to act. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

0.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

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

Timeline

1. 2026-05-28 23:16 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-07-21 12:10 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-05-28 23:16 UTC

Last modified

2026-07-21 12:10 UTC

Exploit probability

0.2% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-416 · Use after free

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Google Chrome < 148.0.7778.216
• Google Chrome < 148.0.7778.215

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 8.3

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

High

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High