How severe is CVE-2026-91738?

CVE-2026-91738 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-91738 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-91738?

CVE-2026-91738 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-91738?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2026-91738 published?

CVE-2026-91738 was published on 2026-09-15 and last updated on 2026-09-17.

CVE-2026-91738

CVE-2026-91738 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Google Chrome
Published: 2026-09-15
Last modified: 2026-09-17

Description

Improper input validation in ANGLE in Google Chrome prior to 153.0.8010.47 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-91738?: Improper input validation in ANGLE in Google Chrome prior to 153.0.8010.47 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
How severe is CVE-2026-91738?: CVE-2026-91738 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-91738 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-91738?: CVE-2026-91738 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-91738?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2026-91738 published?: CVE-2026-91738 was published on 2026-09-15 and last updated on 2026-09-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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