cve 2026 7902

CVE-2026-7902 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine, disclosed on May 6, 2026. It involves an out-of-bounds memory access flaw that could allow remote code execution via a crafted HTML page, though it operates within Chrome's sandbox. The fix was included in Chrome 148.0.7778.96 for Linux and 148.0.7778.96/97 for Windows and macOS. For Windows users and administrators, this vulnerability highlights the importance of promptly updating Chrome and tracking corresponding Edge updates, as Chromium security now directly impacts the Windows ecosystem. Discussions on WindowsForum emphasize that this is not just a browser bug but a critical patch management concern for enterprise environments.