Chrome Media XSS (148<148.0.7778.96) via crafted HTML
CVE-2026-7979 Published on May 6, 2026
Inappropriate implementation in Media in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-7979 can be exploited with network access, requires user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a small impact on confidentiality, a small impact on integrity and availability.
Attack Vector:
NETWORK
Attack Complexity:
LOW
Privileges Required:
NONE
User Interaction:
REQUIRED
Scope:
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact:
LOW
Integrity Impact:
NONE
Availability Impact:
NONE
Products Associated with CVE-2026-7979
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Affected Versions
Google Chrome:- Version 148.0.7778.96 and below 148.0.7778.96 is affected.