Improperly implemented security check for standard in Google Chromium - CVE-2026-8556

 

Improperly implemented security check for standard in Google Chromium - CVE-2026-8556

Published: May 14, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU131513
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-8556
CWE-ID: CWE-358
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Google
Affected software:
Google Chromium

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect implementation in ANGLE in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it and compromise the system.


How to mitigate CVE-2026-8556

Install update from vendor's website.

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