Chrome Android <148.0.7778.216 Exec via WebAppInstalls input
CVE-2026-9987 Published on May 28, 2026
Insufficient validation of untrusted input in WebAppInstalls in Google Chrome on Android prior to 148.0.7778.216 allowed a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: High)
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-9987 can be exploited with local system 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 be very high.
Weakness Type
Improper Input Validation
The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-9987
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Affected Versions
Google Chrome:- Version 148.0.7778.216 and below 148.0.7778.216 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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