CVE-2026-9933: Use after free in Input
Chromium: CVE-2026-9933 Use after free in Input
Other sources
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
Use after free in Input in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.216 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
— NVD
Credit
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Google Chrome / Chromium (via Microsoft Edge Chromium-based)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 148.0.7778.216 - Compensating control
Because exploitation requires crafted HTML plus user UI gestures, reduce exposure by not engaging with untrusted web content (e.g., avoid clicking/performing UI gestures prompted by untrusted pages) until systems are updated to 148.0.7778.216 or later.
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2026-12034
- CVE-2026-7922
- CVE-2026-13033
- CVE-2026-9970
- CVE-2026-10969
- CVE-2026-10003
- CVE-2026-9993
- CVE-2026-9961
- CVE-2026-9995
- CVE-2026-12439
- CVE-2026-10905
- CVE-2026-8557
- CVE-2026-9903
- CVE-2026-7339
- CVE-2026-8559
- CVE-2026-6920
- CVE-2026-8524
- CVE-2026-10007
- CVE-2026-12008
- CVE-2026-12440
- CVE-2026-6360
- CVE-2026-12441
- CVE-2026-7348
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-9933?
CVE-2026-9933 has a high severity rating of 7.5 according to the CVSS 3.1 score.
What software is affected by CVE-2026-9933?
CVE-2026-9933 affects Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) versions prior to 148.0.7778.216.
How do I fix CVE-2026-9933?
To fix CVE-2026-9933, update Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge to the latest version available.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-9933?
CVE-2026-9933 is categorized as a Use After Free vulnerability.
What is the risk associated with CVE-2026-9933?
CVE-2026-9933 has a risk score of 51, indicating a significant risk to affected systems.