CVE-2026-10991: Use after free in Google Chrome
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the V8 JavaScript engine of Google Chrome prior to version 149.0.7827.53. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox by convincing a user to perform specific UI gestures on a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.8. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state the patch status.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-10991 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the V8 engine component of Google Chrome versions before 149.0.7827.53. Exploitation requires user interaction via specific UI gestures on a maliciously crafted HTML page, enabling arbitrary code execution inside the browser sandbox. The vulnerability is rated high severity (CVSS 8.8) due to its potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The official Google Chrome stable channel update blog is referenced for remediation information, but explicit patch confirmation is not provided in the input data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution within the sandboxed environment of the browser, potentially compromising the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attack requires user interaction, reducing the likelihood of automated exploitation. No known active exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Check the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html for the latest patch and remediation status. Since the vulnerability affects versions prior to 149.0.7827.53, updating to version 149.0.7827.53 or later is recommended if confirmed patched. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the provided data; verify with the vendor advisory before taking action.
CVE-2026-10991: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the V8 JavaScript engine of Google Chrome prior to version 149.0.7827.53. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox by convincing a user to perform specific UI gestures on a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.8. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state the patch status.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-10991 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the V8 engine component of Google Chrome versions before 149.0.7827.53. Exploitation requires user interaction via specific UI gestures on a maliciously crafted HTML page, enabling arbitrary code execution inside the browser sandbox. The vulnerability is rated high severity (CVSS 8.8) due to its potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The official Google Chrome stable channel update blog is referenced for remediation information, but explicit patch confirmation is not provided in the input data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution within the sandboxed environment of the browser, potentially compromising the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attack requires user interaction, reducing the likelihood of automated exploitation. No known active exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Check the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html for the latest patch and remediation status. Since the vulnerability affects versions prior to 149.0.7827.53, updating to version 149.0.7827.53 or later is recommended if confirmed patched. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the provided data; verify with the vendor advisory before taking action.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-04T17:06:23.881Z
- 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: 6a220810e29bf47b50dbaf6a
Added to database: 06/04/2026, 23:19:44 UTC
Last enriched: 06/12/2026, 10:10:30 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:57 UTC
Views: 115
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