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CVE-2026-10971: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-10971cvecve-2026-10971
Published: Thu Jun 04 2026 (06/04/2026, 23:04:01 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: Chrome

Description

CVE-2026-10971 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome on Windows prior to version 149. 0. 7827. 53 involving insufficient validation of untrusted input in the printing functionality. This flaw could allow a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the sandbox by using a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high security severity by Chromium. There is no explicit vendor advisory detail on patch availability or remediation level in the provided data, but the affected version suggests that updating to 149. 0. 7827. 53 or later is relevant.

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AILast updated: 06/05/2026, 03:05:16 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of untrusted input in the printing component of Google Chrome on Windows versions prior to 149.0.7827.53. An attacker with control over the renderer process could leverage this flaw to perform a sandbox escape via a specially crafted HTML page, potentially increasing their privileges or escaping process isolation. The issue is recognized by Chromium with a high severity rating. The vendor advisory link points to a stable channel update announcement, implying that the issue is addressed in the specified version, but explicit patch or remediation details are not provided in the input.

Potential Impact

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker who has compromised the renderer process to escape the sandbox environment, potentially leading to increased privileges or further system compromise. However, exploitation requires prior control of the renderer process, limiting the initial attack vector. No known active exploits have been reported.

Mitigation Recommendations

The vendor advisory linked corresponds to a stable channel update for Google Chrome version 149.0.7827.53. Users should update to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the advisory content provided, so users should verify the update details on the official Google Chrome release blog. No additional mitigation steps are specified.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Chrome
Date Reserved
2026-06-04T17:06:18.906Z
Cvss Version
null
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null
Vendor Advisory Urls
[{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html","vendor":"Google"}]

Threat ID: 6a220809e29bf47b50dbae30

Added to database: 6/4/2026, 11:19:37 PM

Last enriched: 6/5/2026, 3:05:16 AM

Last updated: 6/5/2026, 4:59:04 AM

Views: 2

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