CVE-2026-0903: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Downloads

Published Sep 13, 2025
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2026-0903 Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Downloads

Other sources

Inappropriate implementation in Downloads in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 144.0.7559.59 allowed a remote attacker to bypass dangerous file type protections via a malicious file. (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

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Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<144.0.7559.59
144.0.7559.59
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)
Microsoft Edge<144.0.3719.82
All of the following
Google Chrome<144.0.7559.59
Any of the following
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
Google Chrome<144.0.7559.60
Apple macOS

Event History

Sep 13, 2025
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 16, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:08 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 17, 2026
Updated
via Microsoft·04:08 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Jan 20, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:14 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:14 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-0903?

CVE-2026-0903 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to insufficient validation of untrusted input.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-0903?

To fix CVE-2026-0903, users should update to Google Chrome version 144.0.7559.59 or later, or the appropriate version of Microsoft Edge.

3

Which versions of Chrome are affected by CVE-2026-0903?

Google Chrome versions prior to 144.0.7559.59 are affected by CVE-2026-0903.

4

Are Microsoft Edge versions vulnerable to CVE-2026-0903?

Yes, Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) versions prior to 144.0.3719.82 are also vulnerable to CVE-2026-0903.

5

What kind of attack does CVE-2026-0903 enable?

CVE-2026-0903 could potentially allow for arbitrary code execution due to the insufficient validation of input.

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