CVE-2026-8549 Details
Description
Use after free in Media in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.168 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in the media component of Google Chrome. This issue affects versions prior to 148.0.7778.168 and allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within a sandboxed environment by using a crafted HTML page.
Users can update to Google Chrome version 148.0.7778.168 or later to address this vulnerability.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed May 14, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_12.html | [email protected] | ProductVendor Advisory |
| https://issues.chromium.org/issues/497985088 | [email protected] | Permissions Required |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-416 | Use After Free | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| google chrome | < 148.0.7778.168 |
CPE
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 19, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 14, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 14, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |