PatchTheCVECVE-2026-8583: Insufficient policy enforcement in WebXR in Google Chrome on Android prior to 148.0.7778.168 allowed a remote
CVE-2026-8583 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting chrome. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Insufficient policy enforcement in WebXR in Google Chrome on Android prior to 148.0.7778.168 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.3 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 93%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-693 |
| Published | 2026-05-14 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-26 |
Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-8583?
chrome: upgrade to 148.0.7778.168. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-8583 being exploited?
CVE-2026-8583 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-8583 affect?
CVE-2026-8583 affects chrome. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Insufficient policy enforcement in WebXR in Google Chrome on Android prior to 148.0.7778.168 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a crafted HT
How urgent is CVE-2026-8583?
Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
Android vulnerabilities · Google Chrome vulnerabilities · Chromium vulnerabilities
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