CVE-2026-7915: Insufficient data validation in DevTools

Published Apr 1, 2026
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2026-7915 Insufficient data validation in DevTools

Other sources

Insufficient data validation in DevTools in Google Chrome on Android prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a remote attacker to bypass navigation restrictions 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

Google

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome for Android<148.0.7778.96
Google Chrome<148.0.7778.96
148.0.7778.96
All of the following
Google Chrome<148.0.7778.96
Google Android
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)
Microsoft Edge<148.0.3967.55

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 148.0.7778.96
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Chromium (Google Chrome on Android) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 148.0.7778.96

Event History

Apr 1, 2026
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 6, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:12 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:12 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 11, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-7915?

CVE-2026-7915 has a high severity rating due to insufficient data validation in Google Chrome on Android, allowing remote attackers to bypass navigation restrictions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-7915?

To address CVE-2026-7915, upgrade Google Chrome for Android to version 148.0.7778.96 or later.

3

What versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2026-7915?

CVE-2026-7915 affects Google Chrome for Android versions prior to 148.0.7778.96.

4

Can CVE-2026-7915 exploit common web usages?

Yes, CVE-2026-7915 can be exploited through crafted HTML pages that manipulate navigation restrictions in web applications.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2026-7915?

There are no known workarounds for CVE-2026-7915; updating to the fixed version is recommended.

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