CVE-2026-5903: Policy bypass in IFrameSandbox

Published Feb 11, 2026
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2026-5903 Policy bypass in IFrameSandbox

Other sources

Policy bypass in IFrameSandbox in Google Chrome prior to 147.0.7727.55 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to bypass navigation restrictions via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)

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

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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 Google Chrome / Chromium-based (Microsoft Edge uses Chromium) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 147.0.7727.55
  3. Compensating control

    Until updated, mitigate by preventing untrusted pages from running in contexts where navigation policies are relied upon (e.g., limit or control rendering of untrusted HTML in iframes/sandboxed browsing contexts).

Event History

Feb 11, 2026
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 8, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:21 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:21 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

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-5903?

CVE-2026-5903 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow attackers to bypass navigation restrictions in web applications.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-5903?

To mitigate CVE-2026-5903, update Google Chrome to version 147.0.7727.55 or later.

3

Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2026-5903?

Google Chrome versions prior to 147.0.7727.55 are affected by CVE-2026-5903.

4

Is CVE-2026-5903 present in Microsoft Edge?

Yes, CVE-2026-5903 impacts Microsoft Edge versions prior to 147.0.3912.60.

5

What can attackers do with CVE-2026-5903?

Attackers exploiting CVE-2026-5903 can bypass iframe navigation restrictions, potentially leading to malicious redirects or phishing attacks.

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