Is CVE-2026-5292 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-5292 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-5292 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-5292 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-5292?

CVE-2026-5292 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2026-5292

CWE-125Published: April 1, 2026· Updated: Apr 1, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.06%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:18.3th

Official Description

Out of bounds read in WebCodecs in Google Chrome prior to 146.0.7680.178 allowed a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory read via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-5292 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.