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CVE-2026-11040: Use after free in Google Chrome

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-11040cvecve-2026-11040
Published: 06/04/2026 (06/04/2026, 23:04:31 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: Chrome

Description

CVE-2026-11040 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the ANGLE component of Google Chrome prior to version 149.0.7827.53. This flaw could allow a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the browser sandbox by using a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability carries a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.3. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time. Google has published an advisory linked to a stable channel update addressing this issue.

CVSS v3.1

Score 8.3high

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected software

GitHub Actionsmore threats →ai
chromium/chromium
pkg:github/chromium/chromium
Affected versions
<149.0.7827.53

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/18/2026, 13:11:09 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the ANGLE graphics engine within Google Chrome versions before 149.0.7827.53. Exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process and could lead to sandbox escape, allowing an attacker to break out of the browser's security boundaries. The issue is rated with a high CVSS score (8.3) reflecting its potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor advisory references a stable channel update that presumably includes a fix, although explicit patch details or remediation level are not stated in the provided data.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with control over the renderer process to escape the Chrome sandbox, potentially leading to full compromise of the host system. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. No known exploits have been reported in the wild so far.

Mitigation Recommendations

A fix is available as indicated by the vendor's stable channel update advisory. Users and administrators should update Google Chrome to version 149.0.7827.53 or later to remediate this vulnerability. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory linked to the stable channel update. No additional mitigation steps are specified by the vendor.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Chrome
Date Reserved
2026-06-04T17:06:35.584Z
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: 6a220820e29bf47b50dbb202

Added to database: 06/04/2026, 23:20:00 UTC

Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 13:11:09 UTC

Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:57 UTC

Views: 38

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