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CVE-2026-7944 is a Chromium vulnerability in the Persistent Cache component, disclosed on May 6, 2026, and fixed in Google Chrome version 148.0.7778.96. Because Microsoft Edge shares the Chromium codebase, Edge users also received a patch. The flaw is rated medium severity but is notable for bypassing Site Isolation, a key security boundary that prevents compromised renderer processes from accessing data from other sites. This makes it a meaningful escape from a critical containment boundary. Discussions on WindowsForum cover the technical details, the implications for browser security, and guidance for applying the Edge patch. The tag is relevant for IT administrators, security researchers, and users tracking Chromium-based browser updates.
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    CVE-2026-7944: Chrome 148 Persistent Cache Bug and Edge Patch Guidance

    Google and Microsoft disclosed CVE-2026-7944 on May 6, 2026, as a Chromium flaw in Persistent Cache fixed in Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.96 and tracked for Microsoft Edge because Edge inherits the Chromium codebase. The bug is not the loudest item in Chrome 148, but it is one of the...
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