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Google Chrome CVE-2026-7978

| EUVD-2026-28059 HIGH
Protection Mechanism Failure (CWE-693)
2026-05-06 Chrome
8.1
CVSS 3.1
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CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

3
Analysis Generated
May 06, 2026 - 22:32 vuln.today
CVSS changed
May 06, 2026 - 22:22 NVD
8.1 (HIGH)
CVE Published
May 06, 2026 - 18:12 nvd
HIGH 8.1

DescriptionNVD

Inappropriate implementation in Companion in Google Chrome on Mac prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a remote attacker to perform OS-level privilege escalation via malicious network traffic. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

AnalysisAI

OS-level privilege escalation in Google Chrome for macOS allows remote attackers to gain elevated system privileges through malicious network traffic exploiting the Companion component. Affects all Chrome versions prior to 148.0.7778.96 on Mac. …

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RemediationAI

Within 24 hours: Identify and inventory all macOS devices running Chrome versions below 148.0.7778.96 via MDM or asset management tools. Within 7 days: Deploy Chrome 148.0.7778.96 or later to all affected macOS endpoints using automated update mechanisms or MDM enforcement; validate successful installation across 95% of inventory. …

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