CVE-2026-13901: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Serial on 2026-04-16

Published Apr 17, 2026
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2026-13901 Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Serial

Other sources

Insufficient policy enforcement in Serial in Google Chrome prior to 150.0.7871.47 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (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

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<150.0.7871.47
Google Chrome<150.0.7871.47
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 150.0.4078.48
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Chromium (Google Chrome / Chromium-based browsers) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 150.0.7871.47
  3. Compensating control

    If you have a separate sandboxed renderer process model, ensure renderer processes are isolated and limit the impact of a potentially compromised renderer by keeping browser sandbox protections enabled and intact.

Event History

Jun 30, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:38 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:38 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 3, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Jul 16, 2026
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeakness

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-13901?

The severity of CVE-2026-13901 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.6.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-13901?

To fix CVE-2026-13901, update Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge to version 150.0.7871.47 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-13901?

CVE-2026-13901 is an input validation vulnerability that allows for insufficient policy enforcement.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2026-13901?

CVE-2026-13901 affects users of Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge browsers prior to the patched version.

5

What could an attacker do with CVE-2026-13901?

An attacker could potentially perform a sandbox escape through a crafted HTML page due to insufficient validation.

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