CVE-2026-13794: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in WebAppInstalls

Published May 16, 2026
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2026-13794 Insufficient validation of untrusted input in WebAppInstalls

Other sources

Insufficient validation of untrusted input in WebAppInstalls in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 150.0.7871.47 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page. (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

Credit

Daniel Rodríguez

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<150.0.7871.47
Google Chrome<150.0.7871.46
150.0.7871.46
All of the following
Google Chrome<150.0.7871.47
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)<150.0.4078.48
150.0.4078.48
Microsoft Edge<150.0.4078.48

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 150.0.7871.46
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 150.0.4078.48
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 150.0.7871.47
  4. Compensating control

    Mitigate exploitation by preventing remote attackers from convincing users to engage in specific UI gestures (e.g., through user awareness/training and anti-phishing measures for crafted HTML pages).

Event History

May 16, 2026
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 30, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:37 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 3, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-13794?

CVE-2026-13794 has a severity rating of High due to the risk it poses through insufficient validation of untrusted input.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-13794?

To fix CVE-2026-13794, update Google Chrome to version 150.0.7871.47 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-13794?

CVE-2026-13794 is categorized as an Input Validation vulnerability.

4

Can CVE-2026-13794 allow remote code execution?

Yes, CVE-2026-13794 can allow remote code execution if a user is compelled to perform certain UI gestures.

5

On which platforms does CVE-2026-13794 affect Google Chrome?

CVE-2026-13794 affects Google Chrome on Windows systems prior to version 150.0.7871.47.

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