MEDIUM
CVE-2026-10998
CWE-125Published: June 4, 2026· Updated: Jun 6, 2026
4.0
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:0.2th
Official Description
Out of bounds read in Media in Google Chrome prior to 149.0.7827.53 allowed an attacker on the local network segment to perform an out of bounds memory read via malicious network traffic. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-10998 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Apple1 product
macos
Google1 product
chrome
Linux1 product
linux kernel
Microsoft1 product
windows
Source: NVD CPE · 4 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (2)
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https://issues.chromium.org/issues/486536242Permissions Required
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2026-10998
CVSS Score4.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-125
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.01%
Affected4 vendors
PublishedJun 4, 2026
Related CVEs (CWE-125)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-10998 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.