CVE-2026-15899
A flaw in the CameraCapture component of Google Chrome on macOS allows a remote attacker to potentially break out of the browser's security sandbox. This can be triggered by a user visiting a specially crafted HTML webpage.
An official fix is available, so this entry is kept for 30 days and then removed automatically.
Who is affected
Users running Google Chrome on macOS versions prior to 150.0.7871.128.
Real-world impact
An attacker could bypass the browser's security boundaries, potentially gaining unauthorized access to the underlying operating system or other sensitive data on the user's Mac.
Why this severity
This vulnerability is rated critical because it allows a remote attacker to bypass security protections (sandbox escape) with low complexity, potentially impacting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
What to do about it
- 011. Upgrade Google Chrome on macOS to version 150.0.7871.128 or later.
NVD-referenced vendor advisory
Timeline
- Jul 20, 2026 · 12d agoPublishedDisclosed and added to the National Vulnerability Database.
- Jul 23, 2026 · 10d agoOfficial fix availableA vendor patch or mitigation now exists — see the remediation steps above.
- Jul 27, 2026 · 6d agoAdvisory updatedThe NVD record was last revised.
How it’s attacked
References & advisories
- chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-upda…release notesvendor advisory
- issues.chromium.org/issues/516987782permissions required