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CVE-2026-10006 Google CVE debrief

A race condition vulnerability in WebAudio within Google Chrome versions prior to 148.0.7778.216 enables remote code execution inside the browser sandbox. The flaw stems from concurrent access to shared WebAudio resources without proper synchronization, classified as CWE-362 (Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization). Google has rated this vulnerability as High severity. The issue was addressed in the Chrome stable channel update released May 28, 2026. No known exploitation in ransomware campaigns has been documented at time of publication.

Vendor: Google
Product: Chrome
CVSS: HIGH 7.5
CISA KEV: Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published: 2026-05-28
Original CVE updated: 2026-05-29
Advisory published: 2026-05-28
Advisory updated: 2026-05-29

Who should care

Enterprise security teams managing Chrome deployments, organizations with bring-your-own-device policies, web application security teams, and users handling sensitive data in browser sessions

Technical summary

The vulnerability exists in Chrome's WebAudio implementation where improper synchronization during concurrent audio processing operations creates a race condition. A crafted HTML page can trigger this condition to corrupt memory and achieve arbitrary code execution within the renderer sandbox. The attack vector requires user interaction to load malicious content but does not require elevated privileges. The fix in Chrome 148.0.7778.216 adds proper locking mechanisms to WebAudio resource access patterns.

Defensive priority

high

Recommended defensive actions

Upgrade Google Chrome to version 148.0.7778.216 or later immediately
Verify Chrome auto-update is enabled and functioning across endpoints
Review browser extension policies to reduce attack surface from untrusted HTML content
Monitor for anomalous WebAudio API usage in enterprise proxy logs
Apply security updates to Chromium-based browsers (Edge, Brave, Opera) once vendor patches are available

Evidence notes

Vulnerability description and affected version range derived from official Chrome release notes and NVD entry. CWE-362 classification confirmed via NVD weakness data. Vendor attribution to Google Chrome based on source references from [email protected].

Official resources

2026-05-28