CVE-2026-7896

Description

Integer overflow in Blink in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Critical)

Overview

State: PUBLISHED
Assigner (CNA): Chrome
CVSS severity: high
CVSS score: 8.8 / 10
CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Effective score: 8.8 / 10 HIGH source: CNA overview
CWE(s): CWE-472
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-2026-7896.json
Linked Threat: CVE-2026-7896 — CVE-2026-7896

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NVD published: 2026-05-06 19:16:37 UTC
NVD last modified: 2026-05-06 23:43:25 UTC
NVD CVSS v3.1: 8.8 / 10 HIGH source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
NVD CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitability subscore: 2.8 / 10
Impact subscore: 5.9 / 10
EPSS score: 0.0007 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
EPSS percentile: 20.94% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-05-24

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-2026-27895
Assigner: Chrome
Published: May 6, 2026, 6:12:24 PM
Updated: May 7, 2026, 3:56:30 AM
EUVD base score (CVSS 3.1): 8.8 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EUVD-reported EPSS: 0.0700
Vendors: Google
Products: Chrome (148.0.7778.96 <148.0.7778.96)

ENISA description: Integer overflow in Blink in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Critical)

EUVD references (2)

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 2026-08-11 02:04 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
Google	Chrome	`148.0.7778.96` (affected)	—

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

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Web references (9)

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-2026-7896 rapid7:msrc.microsoft.com
https://attackerkb.com/topics/CVE-2026-7896 rapid7:attackerkb.com
http://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/472.html rapid7:cwe.mitre.org
https://euvd.enisa.europa.eu/vulnerability/EUVD-2026-27895 rapid7:euvd.enisa.europa.eu
https://www.securityweek.com/chrome-148-rolls-out-with-127-security-fixes/ tenable:www.securityweek.com
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-7896 tenable:www.cve.org
https://www.first.org/epss/ tenable:www.first.org
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-7896 tenable:nvd.nist.gov

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/493747582 chrome-cve-admin@google.com Issue TrackingPermissions Required

Remediations (17)

Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.

CVE-2026-7896 - Vulnerability Details - OpenCVE

web:app.opencve.io

The vulnerability affects Google Chrome versions released before 148..7778.96, which are still in use on many consumer and enterprise machines. Any user who opens a malicious web page rendered by an affected Chrome installation is at risk.

2026-05-23 21:10 UTC
Microsoft Releases Guidance on High-Severity Vulnerability (CVE-2025 ...

web:cisa.gov

Update (08/12/2025): CISA has updated this alert to provide clarification on identifying Exchange Servers on an organization's networks and provided further guidance on running the Microsoft Exchange Health Checker. Update (08/07/2025): CISA issued Emergency Directive (ED) 25-02: Mitigate Microsoft Exchange Vulnerability in response to CVE -2025-53786

2026-05-23 21:10 UTC
CVE-2026-7896 - Google Chrome Blink Heap Corruption

web:cvefeed.io

Update Chrome to patch heap corruption vulnerability caused by integer overflow. Update Google Chrome to version 148..7778.96 or later. Avoid visiting untrusted HTML pages.

2026-05-23 21:10 UTC
CVE-2026-7896: Integer overflow in Blink - What It Means for Your ...

web:integsec.com

CVE-2026-7896 is a critical integer overflow in Blink that enables remote code execution through crafted web pages if browsers are unpatched. Unpatched endpoints increase risk to operations, data confidentiality, and regulatory standing, especially for organizations handling sensitive customer or patient information. Patching vendor-supplied Chromium updates is the primary remediation and ...

2026-05-23 21:10 UTC
Patch Tuesday, May 2026 Edition - Krebs on Security

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
Nvd - Cve-2026-7896

web:nvd.nist.gov

An official website of the United States government Here's how you know

2026-05-23 21:10 UTC
Security Update Guide - Microsoft

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
Chrome's Security Overhaul: 127 Fixes and $100k+ in Bounties Power the ...

web:securityonline.info

Google Chrome 148 is out with 127 security fixes, including 3 Critical flaws in Blink and V8. Protect your data—check your version and update today!

2026-05-23 21:10 UTC
Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - April 2026

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
Patch Tuesday May 2026: Security Updates & CVE Analysis

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
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, January 2026 Security Update Review

web:blog.qualys.com

Starting the year on a security-first note, Microsoft's January 2026 Patch Tuesday resolves several vulnerabilities that could impact enterprise environments.

2026-05-26 02:48 UTC
Security updates for Adobe Acrobat and Reader

web:helpx.adobe.com

Security updates for Adobe Acrobat and Reader Last updated on Apr 14, 2026 | Also applies to Adobe Acrobat

2026-05-26 02:48 UTC
Security Update Guide - Microsoft

web:msrc.microsoft.com

The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) investigates all reports of security vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft products and services, and provides the information here as part of the ongoing effort to help you manage security risks and help keep your systems protected.

2026-05-26 02:48 UTC
Microsoft January 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 3 zero-days, 114 flaws

web:www.bleepingcomputer.com

Today is Microsoft's January 2026 Patch Tuesday with security updates for 114 flaws, including one actively exploited and two publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.

2026-05-26 02:48 UTC
February's Patch Tuesday release fixes 59 flaws ... - Computerworld

web:www.computerworld.com

Each month, the team at Readiness analyzes the latest Patch Tuesday updates from Microsoft and provides detailed, actionable testing guidance. The company's Patch Tuesday release for February ...

2026-05-26 02:48 UTC
January 2026 Patch Tuesday: Updates and Analysis | CrowdStrike

web:www.crowdstrike.com

Microsoft has released security updates for 114 vulnerabilities, including three zero-days, plus eight critical CVEs in its January 2026 Patch Tuesday rollout.

2026-05-26 02:48 UTC
Microsoft Patch Tuesday - January 2026 - Lansweeper

web:www.lansweeper.com

Which vulnerabilities, issues, and other things did Microsoft update? Discover what's new using Lansweeper's Patch Tuesday January 2026 summary.

2026-05-26 02:48 UTC

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Raw JSON

The full cvelistV5 record. Download as CVE-2026-7896.json.

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