CVE-2026-9992: Use after free in Network
Chromium: CVE-2026-9992 Use after free in Network
Other sources
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
Use after free in Network in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.216 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
— NVD
Credit
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Google Chrome/Chromium (Network use-after-free for CVE-2026-9992)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 148.0.7778.216
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-9992?
The severity of CVE-2026-9992 is rated as high with a CVSS score of 8.8.
How do I fix CVE-2026-9992?
To fix CVE-2026-9992, update Google Chrome to version 148.0.7778.216 or later.
What type of vulnerability is identified by CVE-2026-9992?
CVE-2026-9992 is a use after free vulnerability in the Network component of Google Chrome.
What can an attacker do through CVE-2026-9992?
An attacker can execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page due to CVE-2026-9992.
In which versions of Google Chrome does CVE-2026-9992 exist?
CVE-2026-9992 exists in Google Chrome versions prior to 148.0.7778.216.