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CVE-2026-5884 Google CVE debrief
CVE-2026-5884 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 147.0.7727.55, caused by insufficient validation of untrusted input in the Media component. This allows a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. The issue was addressed by updating Google Chrome to version 147.0.7727.55 or later. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8 and is classified as HIGH severity.
- Vendor
- Product
- Chrome
- CVSS
- HIGH 8.8
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-04-08
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-07-24
- Advisory published
- 2026-04-08
- Advisory updated
- 2026-07-24
Who should care
Users of Google Chrome prior to version 147.0.7727.55 should update to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability. This includes administrators and users who rely on Google Chrome for browsing, as the vulnerability can allow arbitrary code execution inside a sandbox.
Technical summary
The vulnerability is caused by insufficient validation of untrusted input in the Media component of Google Chrome. This allows a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. The issue was addressed by updating Google Chrome to version 147.0.7727.55 or later. Users of Google Chrome prior to version 147.0.7727.55 should update to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability.
Defensive priority
High
Recommended defensive actions
- Update Google Chrome to version 147.0.7727.55 or later
- Ensure that Google Chrome is configured to automatically update
- Monitor Google Chrome for any suspicious activity
- Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified
- Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review
- Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented
- Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up
Evidence notes
The CVE record was published on 2026-04-08T22:16:28.050Z and was last modified on 2026-07-24T08:10:00.150Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. This information is based on the provided source corpus and may not reflect the full scope of the vulnerability. Users should verify the details with the official CVE record and NVD entry for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-5884 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-5884
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-5884 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-5884
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Mitigation or vendor reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
[email protected] - Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://issues.chromium.org/issues/484547633
[email protected] - Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.