CVE-2026-9970: Use after free in WebGL
Chromium: CVE-2026-9970 Use after free in WebGL
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 WebGL in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.216 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
— MITRE
Credit
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Google Chrome / Chromium-based (Microsoft Edge ingests Chromium)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 148.0.7778.216
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2026-12034
- CVE-2026-7922
- CVE-2026-13033
- CVE-2026-10969
- CVE-2026-10003
- CVE-2026-9933
- 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-2026-9970?
CVE-2026-9970 has a severity rating of high with a CVSS score of 8.3.
How do I fix CVE-2026-9970?
To fix CVE-2026-9970, update Google Chrome to version 148.0.7778.216 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-9970?
CVE-2026-9970 is classified as a 'Use after free' vulnerability in WebGL.
Which software is affected by CVE-2026-9970?
CVE-2026-9970 affects Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based).
What does CVE-2026-9970 impact?
CVE-2026-9970 impacts the execution of WebGL within affected browsers, potentially allowing arbitrary code execution.