CVE-2026-7993: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Payments

Published Apr 3, 2026
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2026-7993 Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Payments

Other sources

Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Payments in Google Chrome on Android prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to spoof the contents of the Omnibox (URL bar) via a crafted HTML page. (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

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)
Patch available
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 (Android) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 148.0.7778.96

Event History

Apr 3, 2026
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 6, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:13 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:13 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 30, 58331
Event
via FIRST·07:03 AM

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-7993?

CVE-2026-7993 has been assigned a severity rating that indicates a potential risk of spoofing attacks in Google Chrome for Android.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-7993?

To mitigate CVE-2026-7993, upgrade Google Chrome for Android to version 148.0.7778.96 or later.

3

What causes CVE-2026-7993?

CVE-2026-7993 is caused by insufficient validation of untrusted input in the Payments component of Google Chrome.

4

Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2026-7993?

CVE-2026-7993 affects Google Chrome for Android versions prior to 148.0.7778.96.

5

Can CVE-2026-7993 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2026-7993 can be exploited remotely if an attacker compromises the renderer process.

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