MHTML Data Leak in Google Chrome <=148.0.7778.96
CVE-2026-8022 Published on May 6, 2026
Inappropriate implementation in MHTML in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to leak cross-origin data via a crafted MHTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-8022 is exploitable with network access, requires user interaction. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of 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.
Weakness Type
What is a Clickjacking Vulnerability?
The web application does not restrict or incorrectly restricts frame objects or UI layers that belong to another application or domain, which can lead to user confusion about which interface the user is interacting with. A web application is expected to place restrictions on whether it is allowed to be rendered within frames, iframes, objects, embed or applet elements. Without the restrictions, users can be tricked into interacting with the application when they were not intending to.
CVE-2026-8022 has been classified to as a Clickjacking vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-8022
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Affected Versions
Google Chrome:- Version 148.0.7778.96 and below 148.0.7778.96 is affected.