CVE-2026-11021: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-11021 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome on Windows prior to version 149. 0. 7827. 53 involving insufficient validation of untrusted input in the GPU component. 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 rated with medium severity by Chromium security. There is no CVSS score provided, and no explicit patch or remediation level is confirmed in the available data. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not specify patch status in the input data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of untrusted input within the GPU component of Google Chrome on Windows versions before 149.0.7827.53. An attacker who has compromised the renderer process could exploit this flaw to perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. The sandbox escape could allow the attacker to break out of the restricted execution environment, potentially leading to further system compromise. The vulnerability is classified as medium severity by Chromium security. No CVSS score or detailed remediation information is included in the provided data.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker with control over the renderer process to escape the Chrome sandbox, potentially increasing their privileges on the affected system. This could lead to further compromise beyond the browser sandbox. However, exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process, limiting the initial attack vector. There are no known exploits in the wild as per the provided information.
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. Users should update to Chrome version 149.0.7827.53 or later once confirmed. Until then, no specific mitigation steps are provided by the vendor advisory in the input data.
CVE-2026-11021: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-11021 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome on Windows prior to version 149. 0. 7827. 53 involving insufficient validation of untrusted input in the GPU component. 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 rated with medium severity by Chromium security. There is no CVSS score provided, and no explicit patch or remediation level is confirmed in the available data. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not specify patch status in the input data.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of untrusted input within the GPU component of Google Chrome on Windows versions before 149.0.7827.53. An attacker who has compromised the renderer process could exploit this flaw to perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. The sandbox escape could allow the attacker to break out of the restricted execution environment, potentially leading to further system compromise. The vulnerability is classified as medium severity by Chromium security. No CVSS score or detailed remediation information is included in the provided data.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker with control over the renderer process to escape the Chrome sandbox, potentially increasing their privileges on the affected system. This could lead to further compromise beyond the browser sandbox. However, exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process, limiting the initial attack vector. There are no known exploits in the wild as per the provided information.
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. Users should update to Chrome version 149.0.7827.53 or later once confirmed. Until then, no specific mitigation steps are provided by the vendor advisory in the input data.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-04T17:06:31.146Z
- 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: 6a220819e29bf47b50dbb100
Added to database: 6/4/2026, 11:19:53 PM
Last enriched: 6/5/2026, 2:35:03 AM
Last updated: 6/5/2026, 5:04:03 AM
Views: 2
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