MEDIUM
CVE-2026-9971
Published: May 28, 2026· Updated: Jun 1, 2026
5.4
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.03%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:7.8th
Official Description
Inappropriate implementation in iOS in Google Chrome on iOS prior to 148.0.7778.216 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to inject arbitrary scripts or HTML (UXSS) via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-9971 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 ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Apple1 product
iphone os
Google1 product
chrome
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://issues.chromium.org/issues/508448586Permissions Required
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2026-9971
CVSS Score5.4 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.03%
Affected2 vendors
PublishedMay 28, 2026
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-9971 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.