Vulnerability intelligence
CVE-2026-8509
Heap buffer overflow in WebML in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.168 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Critical)
CVSS Score
8.8
High
EPSS — Exploit Probability
0.4%
Riskier than 32% of all CVEs
Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV
No federal exploitation record
Remediation
Patch available
Vendor fix published
1 article across 1 outlet · first covered May 15, 2026 · latest May 15, 2026
Coverage timeline
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Chrome 148 fixes 79 flaws, two critical bugs earn $68k bounties.www.securityweek.com · May 15, 2026