CVE-2026-10981: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-10981 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 149.0.7827.53 involving insufficient validation of untrusted input in the browser's codecs. This flaw allows a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to leak cross-origin data by using a specially crafted video file. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.5 and is classified as medium severity.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of untrusted input within the codecs component of Google Chrome versions before 149.0.7827.53. An attacker who has already compromised the renderer process can exploit this flaw by delivering a crafted video file that causes leakage of cross-origin data. The issue is tracked as CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation). There is no explicit vendor advisory stating a patch or remediation level, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported as of the published date.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows an attacker with control over the renderer process to leak sensitive cross-origin data, potentially violating the same-origin policy and exposing confidential information. There is no indication of impact on integrity or availability, and exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is confirmed, users should exercise caution with untrusted video content and ensure their Chrome browser is updated to the latest available version.
CVE-2026-10981: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-10981 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 149.0.7827.53 involving insufficient validation of untrusted input in the browser's codecs. This flaw allows a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to leak cross-origin data by using a specially crafted video file. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.5 and is classified as medium severity.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
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Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of untrusted input within the codecs component of Google Chrome versions before 149.0.7827.53. An attacker who has already compromised the renderer process can exploit this flaw by delivering a crafted video file that causes leakage of cross-origin data. The issue is tracked as CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation). There is no explicit vendor advisory stating a patch or remediation level, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported as of the published date.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows an attacker with control over the renderer process to leak sensitive cross-origin data, potentially violating the same-origin policy and exposing confidential information. There is no indication of impact on integrity or availability, and exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is confirmed, users should exercise caution with untrusted video content and ensure their Chrome browser is updated to the latest available version.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-04T17:06:21.469Z
- 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: 6a22080ce29bf47b50dbaef8
Added to database: 06/04/2026, 23:19:40 UTC
Last enriched: 06/12/2026, 10:20:51 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:57 UTC
Views: 60
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