Is CVE-2026-8535 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-8535 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-8535 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-8535 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-8535?

CVE-2026-8535 has a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2026-8535

CWE-125Published: May 14, 2026· Updated: May 19, 2026

5.3

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.03%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:8.0th

Official Description

Out of bounds read in Media in Google Chrome on Linux and ChromeOS prior to 148.0.7778.168 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a crafted JPEG file. (Chromium security severity: High)

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-8535 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), with a CVSS base score of 5.3.