MEDIUM
CVE-2026-7961
CWE-20Published: May 6, 2026· Updated: May 7, 2026
4.3
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:2.2th
Official Description
Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Permissions in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed an attacker on the local network segment to leak cross-origin data via malicious network traffic. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-7961 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorAdjacent
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/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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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.htmlVendor Advisory · Release Notes
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https://issues.chromium.org/issues/497008295Permissions Required
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2026-7961
CVSS Score4.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.01%
Affected4 vendors
PublishedMay 6, 2026
Related CVEs (CWE-20)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-7961 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.