CVE-2026-10981: High Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Codecs
Chromium: CVE-2026-10981 Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Codecs
Other sources
Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Codecs in Google Chrome prior to 149.0.7827.53 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to leak cross-origin data via a crafted video file. (Chromium security severity: High)
— NVD
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
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Chromium/Google Chrometo a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 149.0.7827.53
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2026-11669
- CVE-2026-8513
- CVE-2026-9979
- CVE-2026-10982
- CVE-2026-11693
- CVE-2026-11694
- CVE-2026-11660
- CVE-2026-11697
- CVE-2026-11692
- CVE-2026-11670
- CVE-2026-11646
- CVE-2026-11683
- CVE-2026-11689
- CVE-2026-9952
- CVE-2026-11651
- CVE-2026-11682
- CVE-2026-11674
- CVE-2026-10988
- CVE-2026-11662
- CVE-2026-15901
- CVE-2026-9986
- CVE-2026-7357
- CVE-2026-9985
- CVE-2026-15765
- CVE-2026-13860
- CVE-2026-15133
- CVE-2026-10888
- CVE-2026-15129
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-10981?
CVE-2026-10981 has a medium severity rating of 6.5 according to the CVSS scoring system.
How do I fix CVE-2026-10981?
To fix CVE-2026-10981, update Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge to version 149.0.7827.53 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-10981?
CVE-2026-10981 is an insufficient validation of untrusted input vulnerability found in Codecs.
What can attackers do with CVE-2026-10981?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2026-10981 to leak cross-origin data by using a crafted video file in compromised renderer processes.
Which software is affected by CVE-2026-10981?
CVE-2026-10981 affects Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge, both Chromium-based and non-Chromium versions.