CVE-2026-14060: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Chromoting

Published Apr 14, 2026
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2026-14060 Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Chromoting

Other sources

Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Chromoting in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 150.0.7871.47 allowed a local attacker to perform privilege escalation via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: Low)

— 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

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

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 Google Chrome/Chromium (Chromoting) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 150.0.7871.47

Event History

Apr 14, 2026
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 30, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:39 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:39 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-14060?

CVE-2026-14060 has a high severity rating of 7.8 according to the CVSS 3.1 metrics.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-14060?

To mitigate CVE-2026-14060, update Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge to the latest version available.

3

What does CVE-2026-14060 affect?

CVE-2026-14060 affects Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge browsers, specifically the Chromoting feature.

4

What vulnerability type is CVE-2026-14060 classified as?

CVE-2026-14060 is classified as insufficient validation of untrusted input.

5

Can CVE-2026-14060 lead to security risks?

Yes, CVE-2026-14060 can allow a local attacker to perform privilege escalation, posing significant security risks.

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