CVE-2026-7923
📛 CVE Title
CVE-2026-7923
Description
Out of bounds write in Skia in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
Overview
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Assigner (CNA)
- Chrome
- CVSS severity
- high
- CVSS score
- 8.3 / 10
- CVSS vector
AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H- Effective score
- 8.3 / 10 HIGH source: CNA overview
- CWE(s)
-
CWE-787 - Reserved
- 2026-05-06
- Published
- 2026-05-06 20:12 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-05-07 05:56 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/7xxx/CVE-2026-7923.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2026-7923 — CVE-2026-7923
NVD triage scoring NVD CVE 2.0
Layer NVD adds on top of the CNA's CVE record — published / last-modified timestamps, exploitability / impact subscores, and the FIRST.org EPSS probability that this CVE will be exploited in the wild in the next 30 days.
- NVD published
- 2026-05-06 19:16:40 UTC
- NVD last modified
- 2026-05-06 23:38:06 UTC
- NVD CVSS v3.1
- 8.3 / 10 HIGH source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
- NVD CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H- Exploitability subscore
- 1.6 / 10
- Impact subscore
- 6.0 / 10
- EPSS score
- 0.0009 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
- EPSS percentile
- 24.58% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-05-24
NVD / KEV / EPSS data refreshed 2026-05-25 06:30 UTC. Re-run the 🛰 Backfill from NVD button above to refresh.
European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD
ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.
- EUVD ID
-
EUVD-2026-27949 - Assigner
- Chrome
- Published
- May 6, 2026, 6:12:34 PM
- Updated
- May 7, 2026, 3:56:51 AM
- EUVD base score (CVSS 3.1)
-
8.3 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H - EUVD-reported EPSS
- 0.0900
- Vendors
- Products
-
Chrome (148.0.7778.96 <148.0.7778.96)
ENISA description: Out of bounds write in Skia in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
Microsoft Security Response Center MSRC
Microsoft's vendor-authoritative record from the Security Update Guide — its own CVSS score, impact, severity rating, exploit assessment, and KB-article fixes. Refreshed 2026-11-05 03:38 UTC (source: CVRF).
- Release
- 2026-May
Microsoft remediations / KB articles (2)
- Release Notes — Vendor Fix / Security Update (fixed build 148.0.3967.54)
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/DeployEdge/microsoft-edge-relnotes-security — None Available / Release Notes
Microsoft FAQ (2)
Why is this Chrome CVE included in the Security Update Guide?
The vulnerability assigned to this CVE is in Chromium Open Source Software (OSS) which is consumed by Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based). It is being documented in the Security Update Guide to announce that the latest version of Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) is no longer vulnerable.
How can I see the version of the browser?
- In your Microsoft Edge browser, click on the 3 dots (...) on the very right-hand side of the window
- Click on Help and Feedback
- Click on About Microsoft Edge
What is the version information for this release?
| Microsoft Edge Version | Date Released | Based on Chromium Version |
|---|---|---|
| 148.0.3967.54 | 05/07/2026 | 148.0.7778.97 |
Affected products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chrome |
148.0.7778.96 (affected)
|
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Affected products — CPE 2.3 (4) NVD
NVD's normalized CPE 2.3 matchers, used by vendor tools (vulnerability scanners, asset managers) for automated detection. Compare with the CNA's free-text "Affected products" section above.
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendor references (2)
References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.
MITRE references (2) cveawg.mitre.org
Pulled from MITRE's CVE Services API by the 🛰 Backfill from MITRE button.
Web references (8)
DuckDuckGo results ranked by threat-intel / vendor advisory domains. Generated by the 🔎 Find references (web) button above — same flow as the Remediations search.
- None Available msrc
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-7923 rapid7:msrc.microsoft.com
- https://attackerkb.com/topics/CVE-2026-7923 rapid7:attackerkb.com
- http://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/787.html rapid7:cwe.mitre.org
- https://euvd.enisa.europa.eu/vulnerability/EUVD-2026-27949 rapid7:euvd.enisa.europa.eu
- https://www.first.org/epss/ tenable:www.first.org
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-7923 tenable:nvd.nist.gov
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-7923 tenable:www.cve.org
NVD-tagged references (2)
Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html chrome-cve-admin@google.com Vendor Advisory
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/500080194 chrome-cve-admin@google.com Issue TrackingPermissions Required
Remediations (18)
Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.
-
web:cyberinsider.com
Microsoft fixes 83 vulnerabilities in Windows 11 with the March 2026 Patch Tuesday update, including two publicly disclosed zero-day flaws.
2026-05-23 21:10 UTC -
web:cyberpress.org
March 2026 Patch Tuesday Overview According to Microsoft's security advisory, the March release fixes a total of 79 vulnerabilities across the Microsoft ecosystem.
2026-05-23 21:10 UTC -
web:cybersecuritynews.com
Microsoft released its March 2026 Patch Tuesday security update on March 10, 2026 , addressing 78 vulnerabilities across Windows, Microsoft Office, Azure, SQL Server, and .NET. The update includes one actively exploited zero-day vulnerability and multiple Critical-rated flaws demanding immediate attention from security teams. The most urgent fix this month is CVE - 2026 -21262, the sole zero-day ...
2026-05-23 21:10 UTC -
web:heimdalsecurity.com
Explore six essential patch management best practices for 2026 to keep your systems secure, up to date, and protected from vulnerabilities.
2026-05-23 21:10 UTC -
web:krebsonsecurity.com
Microsoft expects that exploitation is more likely. May's Patch Tuesday is a welcome respite from April, which saw Microsoft fix a near-record 167 security flaws.
2026-05-23 21:10 UTC -
web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com
The Security Update Guide provides information on the latest Microsoft security updates, helping users understand and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.
2026-05-23 21:10 UTC -
web:www.bleepingcomputer.com
Today is Microsoft's March 2026 Patch Tuesday with security updates for 79 flaws, including 2 publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.
2026-05-23 21:10 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
This Critical Patch Update contains 481 new security patches across the product families listed below. Please note that an MOS note summarizing the content of this Critical Patch Update and other Oracle Software Security Assurance activities is located at April 2026 Critical Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.
2026-05-23 21:10 UTC -
web:www.windowslatest.com
Windows 11 March 2026 Patch Tuesday update adds Emoji 16.0, Sysmon, network speed test, reliability improvements, and security fixes.
2026-05-23 21:10 UTC -
web:zecurit.com
Get the complete breakdown of Microsoft's May 2026 Patch Tuesday. We analyze the latest security updates and all critical CVEs .
2026-05-23 21:10 UTC -
web:epatch.pa.gov
Why does PATCH exist? Its purpose is to better enable the public to obtain criminal history record checks. The repository was created and is maintained in accordance with Pennsylvania's Criminal History Information Act contained in Chapter 91 of Title 18, Crimes Code. This Act also directs the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) to disseminate criminal history data to criminal justice agencies ...
2026-05-26 02:46 UTC -
web:gbhackers.com
Microsoft has released its March 2026 Patch Tuesday updates, successfully addressing 79 security vulnerabilities across various products and mitigating two publicly disclosed zero-day flaws. These critical security updates provide essential fixes for enterprise systems, including Microsoft Windows, Office, SQL Server, and the .NET framework.
2026-05-26 02:46 UTC -
web:msrc.microsoft.com
Security Updates Acknowledgements
2026-05-26 02:46 UTC -
web:threatprotect.qualys.com
Zero-day Vulnerabilities Patched in April Patch Tuesday Edition CVE - 2026 -33825: Microsoft Defender Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability Microsoft Defender is a comprehensive, AI-powered security suite that provides malware protection, phishing detection, and web protection for individuals and businesses.
2026-05-26 02:46 UTC -
web:www.bleepingcomputer.com
Today is Microsoft's April 2026 Patch Tuesday with security updates for 167 flaws, including 2 zero-day vulnerabilities.
2026-05-26 02:46 UTC -
web:www.callofduty.com
Make sure you're following @CODUpdates, @Treyarch, @RavenSoftware for critical live communications and track common Live Issues on our Trello Boards. For regular updates about all Call of Duty® related live issues, follow @CODUpdates. For updates about Call of Duty®: Black Ops 7 Multiplayer and Zombies, follow @Treyarch. For regular updates about Call of Duty®: Black Ops 7 Campaign and ...
2026-05-26 02:46 UTC -
web:www.cve.org
At cve .org, we provide the authoritative reference method for publicly known information-security vulnerabilities and exposures
2026-05-26 02:46 UTC -
web:www.techrepublic.com
Meta patched two WhatsApp flaws affecting iOS, Android, and Windows users, including bugs tied to risky files, links, and Reels previews.
2026-05-26 02:46 UTC
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Raw JSON
The full cvelistV5 record. Download as CVE-2026-7923.json.
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