CVE-2026-5885: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in WebML

Published Feb 17, 2026
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2026-5885 Insufficient validation of untrusted input in WebML

Other sources

Insufficient validation of untrusted input in WebML in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 147.0.7727.55 allowed a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

MITRE

This CVE was assigned by Chrome. Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) ingests Chromium, which addresses this vulnerability. Please see Google Chrome Releases for more information.

Microsoft

Credit

Bryan Bernhart

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<147.0.7727.55
147.0.7727.55
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)
Microsoft Edge<147.0.3912.60
All of the following
Google Chrome<147.0.7727.55
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 147.0.7727.55
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Chromium (Google Chrome) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 147.0.7727.55

Event History

Feb 17, 2026
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 8, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:20 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 11, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·12:31 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·12:31 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Sep 28, 58254
Event
via FIRST·02:18 PM

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-5885?

CVE-2026-5885 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers access to sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-5885?

To fix CVE-2026-5885, update Google Chrome to version 147.0.7727.55 or later.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2026-5885?

CVE-2026-5885 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 147.0.7727.55 and Microsoft Edge versions prior to 147.0.3912.60.

4

Is CVE-2026-5885 exploitable in Microsoft Edge?

Yes, CVE-2026-5885 is exploitable in Microsoft Edge Chromium-based versions prior to the latest update.

5

What types of attacks could utilize CVE-2026-5885?

CVE-2026-5885 can be exploited in attacks that involve insufficient validation of untrusted input, potentially revealing sensitive data.

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