CVE-2026-10979: Google Chrome · Out-of-bounds Read
Affects Google ChromeSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.5 Medium : upgrade to 149.0.7827.53 when convenient.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 06:59 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 25% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 149.0.7827.53
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 4 Jun 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade Google Chrome to 149.0.7827.53.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| GoogleChrome | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
A fixed version is available starting with Chrome 149.0.7827.53. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. The vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html provides official update information. No temporary or alternative mitigations are specified.
Description
CVE-2026-10979 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the ANGLE component of Google Chrome versions prior to 149.0.7827.53. This flaw allows a remote attacker to potentially access sensitive information from process memory by convincing a user to visit a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.5, indicating a medium severity level. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The issue affects desktop versions of Chrome before 149.0.7827.53.