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9.6
CVE-2026-14056: Google Chrome: Compromised Videos Can Escape Security
CVE-2026-14056 · published 1 month ago
Summary
A security issue in Google Chrome's media player allows an attacker who has already compromised a user's Chrome session to potentially take control of the entire system by creating a malicious video file. This issue affects users who have not updated to the latest version of Google Chrome. To stay safe, update to the latest version of Google Chrome.
What to do
No fix is available yet. Check with your software vendor for updates.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| chrome |
< 150.0.7871.47 cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Media in Google Chrome prior to 150.0.7871.47 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escap...
Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Media in Google Chrome prior to 150.0.7871.47 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted video file. (Chromium security severity: Low)
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_... Release Notes
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/501888426 Permissions Required
Severity
9.6
Critical
CVSS 3.1: 9.6 (NVD)
Exploitation
EPSS <1%
Type
CWE-20Improper Input Validation
Timeline
Published30 Jun 2026
Updated15 Aug 2026
First seen1 Jul 2026
Sources
CVE-2026-14056 · NVD
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