Is CVE-2026-14048 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-14048 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-14048 be exploited remotely?

Partially. CVE-2026-14048 requires adjacent network access (same network segment) to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-14048?

CVE-2026-14048 has a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2026-14048

CWE-416Published: June 30, 2026· Updated: Jul 1, 2026

6.5

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.11%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:1.6th

Official Description

Use after free in Chromecast in Google Chrome prior to 150.0.7871.47 allowed an attacker on the local network segment to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a malicious peripheral. (Chromium security severity: Low)

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-14048 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-416): Use-after-free vulnerabilities involve accessing memory after it has been freed, often enabling arbitrary code execution.