CVE-2026-8524

Description

Out of bounds write in WebAudio in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.168 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

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-787
Reserved: 2026-05-14
Published: 2026-05-14 21:52 UTC
Last updated: 2026-05-15 05:57 UTC
Source: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/8xxx/CVE-2026-8524.json
Linked Threat: CVE-2026-8524 — CVE-2026-8524

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NVD published: 2026-05-14 20:17:13 UTC
NVD last modified: 2026-05-18 19:43:34 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: 0.0011 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
EPSS percentile: 29.50% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-05-24

European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD

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EUVD ID: EUVD-2026-30436
Assigner: Chrome
Published: May 14, 2026, 7:52:16 PM
Updated: May 15, 2026, 3:57:29 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: 0.1100
Vendors: Google
Products: Chrome (148.0.7778.168 <148.0.7778.168)
Aliases: GHSA-r4p4-x45m-mwxq

ENISA description: Out of bounds write in WebAudio in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.168 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

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 2026-07-28 03:00 UTC (source: CVRF).

Release: 2026-May

Microsoft remediations / KB articles (2)

Release Notes — Vendor Fix / Security Update (fixed build 148.0.3967.70)
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
148.0.3967.70	05/15/2026	148.0.7778.168

Affected products (1)

Vendor	Product	Versions	Platforms
Google	Chrome	`148.0.7778.168` (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 (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-2026-8524 rapid7:msrc.microsoft.com
https://attackerkb.com/topics/CVE-2026-8524 rapid7:attackerkb.com
http://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/787.html rapid7:cwe.mitre.org
https://euvd.enisa.europa.eu/vulnerability/EUVD-2026-30436 rapid7:euvd.enisa.europa.eu
https://www.first.org/epss/ tenable:www.first.org
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-8524 tenable:nvd.nist.gov
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-8524 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_12.html chrome-cve-admin@google.com Vendor AdvisoryRelease Notes
https://issues.chromium.org/issues/499565267 chrome-cve-admin@google.com Permissions Required

Remediations (14)

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

CISA Warns of Exploited Microsoft Defender 0-Day Flaws

web:cyberpress.org

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added two actively exploited Microsoft Defender vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, issuing an urgent remediation directive for federal agencies with a due date of June 3, 2026 .

2026-05-23 20:52 UTC
Microsoft Patch Tuesday April 2026 - 168 Vulnerabilities Fixed ...

web:cybersecuritynews.com

Microsoft has released its April 2026 Patch Tuesday security update, addressing 168 vulnerabilities across its product portfolio including one actively exploited zero-day and one publicly disclosed flaw that organizations must prioritize immediately.

2026-05-23 20:52 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 20:52 UTC
Nvd - Cve-2026-8524

web:nvd.nist.gov

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

2026-05-23 20:52 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 20:52 UTC
CVE-2026-8524 | Ubuntu

web:ubuntu.com

Description Out of bounds write in WebAudio in Google Chrome prior to 148..7778.168 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High) Read the notes from the security team

2026-05-23 20:52 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 20:52 UTC
CVE-2026-8524 - High Vulnerability - TheHackerWire

web:www.thehackerwire.com

CVE-2026-8524 is a High severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8). Out of bounds write in WebAudio in Google Chrome prior to 148..7778.168 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code...

2026-05-23 20:52 UTC
Windows 11 April 2026 Update tested: What's new, improved and fixed

web:www.windowslatest.com

Windows 11 April 2026 update adds Narrator Copilot support, faster Settings, File Explorer fixes, and key security improvements.

2026-05-23 20:52 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 20:52 UTC
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, February 2026 Security Update Review

web:blog.qualys.com

Microsoft's February 2026 Patch Tuesday focuses on closing security gaps that attackers could exploit, reinforcing the importance of timely patching in enterprise environments. Here's a quick…

2026-05-26 02:57 UTC
Microsoft Patch Tuesday March 2026 - 78 Vulnerabilities Fixed ...

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 ...

2026-05-26 02:57 UTC
Nvd - Cve-2026-4524

web:nvd.nist.gov

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2026-05-26 02:57 UTC
Microsoft's May 2026 Patch Tuesday Fixes 130+ Vulnerabilities ...

web:windowsreport.com

Microsoft has released its May 2026 Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 and Windows 10, shipping as KB5089549 and KB5087544. The updates include fixes for more than 130 security vulnerabilities across Windows, Office, SharePoint, DNS components, and core system services, as Bleeping Computer writes. While no publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities were reported this month, the […]

2026-05-26 02:57 UTC

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Raw JSON

The full cvelistV5 record. Download as CVE-2026-8524.json.

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