CVE-2026-7941: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Mobile

Published Mar 19, 2026
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2026-7941 Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Mobile

Other sources

Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Mobile in Google Chrome on Android prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a local attacker to inject arbitrary scripts or HTML (UXSS) via a crafted Chrome Extension. (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

Adithya Kotian

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Google 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 Google Chrome (Android) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 148.0.7778.96

Event History

Mar 19, 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
May 29, 58331
Event
via FIRST·11:06 PM

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-7941?

The severity of CVE-2026-7941 is classified as Medium.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-7941?

To fix CVE-2026-7941, update Google Chrome for Android to version 148.0.7778.96 or later.

3

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2026-7941?

CVE-2026-7941 allows a local attacker to inject arbitrary scripts or HTML through a crafted Chrome Extension.

4

Which version of Google Chrome is affected by CVE-2026-7941?

Google Chrome for Android versions prior to 148.0.7778.96 are affected by CVE-2026-7941.

5

Is this vulnerability specific to any operating system?

Yes, CVE-2026-7941 specifically affects Google Chrome on the Android operating system.

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