CVE-2026-8558
📛 CVE Title
CVE-2026-8558
Description
Out of bounds write in Fonts 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 22:03 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/8xxx/CVE-2026-8558.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2026-8558 — CVE-2026-8558
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
- 2026-05-14 20:17:17 UTC
- NVD last modified
- 2026-05-19 01:30:54 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
- 28.67% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-05-24
NVD / KEV / EPSS data refreshed 2026-05-25 06:09 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-2026-30437 - Assigner
- Chrome
- Published
- May 14, 2026, 7:52:16 PM
- Updated
- May 15, 2026, 8:03:45 PM
- 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
- Products
-
Chrome (148.0.7778.168 <148.0.7778.168)
- Aliases
-
GHSA-7m72-mq6q-p26x
ENISA description: Out of bounds write in Fonts 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)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chrome |
148.0.7778.168 (affected)
|
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Affected products — CPE 2.3 (1) 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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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-2026-8558 rapid7:msrc.microsoft.com
- https://attackerkb.com/topics/CVE-2026-8558 rapid7:attackerkb.com
- http://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/787.html rapid7:cwe.mitre.org
- https://euvd.enisa.europa.eu/vulnerability/EUVD-2026-30437 rapid7:euvd.enisa.europa.eu
- https://www.first.org/epss/ tenable:www.first.org
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-8558 tenable:nvd.nist.gov
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-8558 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 ProductVendor Advisory
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/503425922 chrome-cve-admin@google.com Permissions Required
Remediations (17)
Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.
-
web:app.opencve.io
Remediation No vendor fix or workaround currently provided. OpenCVE Recommended Actions Upgrade Chrome to version 148..7778.168 or later. This update resolves the font rendering out‑of‑bounds write flaw. Deploy the update through enterprise policy for managed environments to ensure all devices receive the patch promptly.
2026-05-23 20:52 UTC -
web:blog.talosintelligence.com
Microsoft has released its monthly security update for May 2026 , which includes 137 vulnerabilities affecting a range of products, including 16 that Microsoft marked as "critical".
2026-05-23 20:52 UTC -
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 -
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 -
web:nvd.nist.gov
An official website of the United States government Here's how you know
2026-05-23 20:52 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 20:52 UTC -
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 ...
2026-05-23 20:52 UTC -
web:www.lansweeper.com
Patch Tuesday Microsoft report by Lansweeper. get an overview from all the Microsoft Patch Tuesday 's and fix the vulnerabilities.
2026-05-23 20:52 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 20:52 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 20:52 UTC -
web:cybersecuritynews.com
Microsoft released its February 2026 Patch Tuesday updates on February 10, addressing 54 vulnerabilities, including six zero-days across Windows, Office, Azure, and developer tools.
2026-05-26 02:54 UTC -
web:learn.microsoft.com
January 2026 Security Updates This release consists of the following 112 Microsoft CVEs : Tag CVE Base Score CVSS Vector Exploitability FAQs? Workarounds? Mitigations ? Windows Deployment Services CVE - 2026 -0386 SQL Server CVE - 2026 -20803 Windows Hello…
2026-05-26 02:54 UTC -
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 02:54 UTC -
web:www.bleepingcomputer.com
Today is Microsoft's February 2026 Patch Tuesday with security updates for 58 flaws, including 6 actively exploited and three publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.
2026-05-26 02:54 UTC -
web:www.crowdstrike.com
Microsoft's April 2026 Patch Tuesday addresses 164 CVEs , featuring 8 Critical vulnerabilities, one exploited zero-day, and one disclosed zero-day.
2026-05-26 02:54 UTC -
web:www.microsoft.com
These Knowledge Base articles accompany all security updates and advisories, and include caveats or known issues with security updates. Additionally, support engineers document common concerns from customers in these KB articles. These Knowledge Base articles are published the Security Update Guide with each release on Patch Tuesday.
2026-05-26 02:54 UTC -
web:www.secpod.com
The second Tuesday of the month has arrived, bringing another significant wave of Microsoft security updates. In February 2026 , Microsoft issued patches for 58 vulnerabilities, including six actively exploited zero-day flaws and five rated Critical. As part of this month's release, Microsoft has also begun rolling out updated Secure Boot certificates ahead of the June 2026 expiration of the ...
2026-05-26 02:54 UTC
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The full cvelistV5 record. Download as CVE-2026-8558.json.
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