CVE-2026-10983: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-10983 is a critical vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 149.0.7827.53. It involves insufficient validation of untrusted input in the Dawn component, which could allow a remote attacker to perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 9.6, indicating severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly confirm patch status or remediation details.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-10983) affects Google Chrome versions before 149.0.7827.53 and is caused by insufficient validation of untrusted input in the Dawn component. Exploitation could allow a remote attacker to escape the browser sandbox through a specially crafted HTML page, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.6 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H), reflecting a network attack vector with low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction needed, and a scope change with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to a sandbox escape, allowing an attacker to execute code outside the browser's restricted environment. This could result in full system compromise, including unauthorized access to sensitive information, modification of data, and disruption of system availability. The vulnerability is rated critical due to its potential severity and ease of exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vendor advisory URL is provided but does not explicitly state the availability of a patch or remediation level. 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. Users and administrators should monitor this advisory closely and apply updates promptly once confirmed. Until then, caution should be exercised when browsing untrusted content.
CVE-2026-10983: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-10983 is a critical vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 149.0.7827.53. It involves insufficient validation of untrusted input in the Dawn component, which could allow a remote attacker to perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 9.6, indicating severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly confirm patch status or remediation details.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.6critical
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-10983) affects Google Chrome versions before 149.0.7827.53 and is caused by insufficient validation of untrusted input in the Dawn component. Exploitation could allow a remote attacker to escape the browser sandbox through a specially crafted HTML page, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.6 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H), reflecting a network attack vector with low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction needed, and a scope change with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to a sandbox escape, allowing an attacker to execute code outside the browser's restricted environment. This could result in full system compromise, including unauthorized access to sensitive information, modification of data, and disruption of system availability. The vulnerability is rated critical due to its potential severity and ease of exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vendor advisory URL is provided but does not explicitly state the availability of a patch or remediation level. 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. Users and administrators should monitor this advisory closely and apply updates promptly once confirmed. Until then, caution should be exercised when browsing untrusted content.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-04T17:06:21.905Z
- 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: 6a22080ce29bf47b50dbaf00
Added to database: 06/04/2026, 23:19:40 UTC
Last enriched: 06/12/2026, 10:31:23 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:57 UTC
Views: 58
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