How severe is CVE-2026-8553?

CVE-2026-8553 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-8553 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-8553?

CVE-2026-8553 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-8553?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-8553 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-8553 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-30467.

When was CVE-2026-8553 published?

CVE-2026-8553 was published on 2026-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-8553

CVE-2026-8553 is a low-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-416.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-30467
Weakness: CWE-416
Affected product: Google Chrome
Published: 2026-05-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Use after free in GPU in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.168 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to perform an out of bounds memory write via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-8553?: Use after free in GPU in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.168 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to perform an out of bounds memory write via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
How severe is CVE-2026-8553?: CVE-2026-8553 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-8553 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-8553?: CVE-2026-8553 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-8553?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-8553 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-8553 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-30467.
When was CVE-2026-8553 published?: CVE-2026-8553 was published on 2026-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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