CVE-2026-13968: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in DevTools on 2026-05-16

Published May 16, 2026
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2026-13968 Insufficient validation of untrusted input in DevTools

Other sources

Insufficient validation of untrusted input in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 150.0.7871.47 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

— 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

Google

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

    Fixed in 150.0.7871.47

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

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-13968?

CVE-2026-13968 has a severity rating of high with a CVSS score of 7.5.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-13968?

To mitigate CVE-2026-13968, update Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge to version 150.0.7871.47 or later.

3

What is the main issue described in CVE-2026-13968?

CVE-2026-13968 involves insufficient validation of untrusted input in DevTools, enabling potential remote code execution.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2026-13968?

Google Chrome and Chromium-based Microsoft Edge users prior to version 150.0.7871.47 are affected by CVE-2026-13968.

5

Can CVE-2026-13968 lead to data breaches?

Yes, if exploited, CVE-2026-13968 can lead to serious data breaches due to its high severity and potential for arbitrary code execution.

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