Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a high-severity Chrome vulnerability on Android. If an attacker already compromises Chrome's renderer process, a specially crafted web page could potentially escape the browser sandbox and gain broader impact on the device. The sources do not show confirmed exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority browser update for Android fleets, especially for executives, security staff, and users exposed to untrusted links. The business urgency is patching and fleet validation, not incident declaration absent exploitation evidence.
Technical view
CVE-2026-10014 is a CWE-416 use-after-free in Chrome WebMIDI on Android before 148.0.7778.216. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.3 with network attack vector, user interaction required, high attack complexity, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact after sandbox escape.
Likely exposure
Organizations are most exposed where Android users run Chrome versions earlier than 148.0.7778.216 and browse untrusted or attacker-controlled pages. Exposure evidence is limited to Chrome on Android in the supplied CVE data.
Exploitation context
The CVE requires user interaction and a prior renderer-process compromise, so it is not described as a simple one-click full-chain issue. KEV is false in the bundle, and no cited source confirms active exploitation.
Researcher notes
The supplied data describes a WebMIDI use-after-free leading to potential sandbox escape after renderer compromise. The public bundle does not provide exploit details, patch mechanics, or confirmation that the Chromium issue is publicly accessible.
Mitigation direction
- Update Chrome for Android to 148.0.7778.216 or later where available.
- Check Google Chrome release guidance for exact fixed Android build details.
- Prioritize managed Android fleets and high-risk users first.
- Restrict access to untrusted sites where browser updates are delayed.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Android Chrome versions across managed devices.
- Confirm Chrome is at or above 148.0.7778.216 where applicable.
- Review mobile threat telemetry for suspicious browser crashes or sandbox events.
- Track vendor advisories for any updated affected-version or exploit guidance.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H1.66CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.3HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
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- CVE updatedCVE Program
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0877304591.htmlCVE reference, Chrome
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/514742327CVE reference, Chrome
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Use After Free
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