LOW
CVE-2026-8022
Published: May 6, 2026· Updated: May 7, 2026
3.1
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:0.2th
Official Description
Inappropriate implementation in MHTML in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to leak cross-origin data via a crafted MHTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-8022 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/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/499194407Permissions Required
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2026-8022
CVSS Score3.1 / 10
SeverityLOW
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.01%
Affected4 vendors
PublishedMay 6, 2026
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-8022 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.