CVE-2026-11068: Use after free in Google Chrome
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the WebSockets implementation of Google Chrome prior to version 149.0.7827.53. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the browser's sandbox by tricking a user into visiting a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.8.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-11068 is a use-after-free vulnerability affecting the WebSockets component in Google Chrome versions before 149.0.7827.53. Exploitation requires user interaction via a maliciously crafted HTML page, enabling remote code execution inside the sandbox environment. The vulnerability is rated high severity (CVSS 8.8) due to its potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor has published a stable channel update addressing this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution within the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome, potentially compromising user data and system integrity. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 149.0.7827.53 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. The vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html provides official update information. No additional mitigations are indicated by the vendor.
CVE-2026-11068: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the WebSockets implementation of Google Chrome prior to version 149.0.7827.53. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the browser's sandbox by tricking a user into visiting a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.8.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-11068 is a use-after-free vulnerability affecting the WebSockets component in Google Chrome versions before 149.0.7827.53. Exploitation requires user interaction via a maliciously crafted HTML page, enabling remote code execution inside the sandbox environment. The vulnerability is rated high severity (CVSS 8.8) due to its potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor has published a stable channel update addressing this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution within the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome, potentially compromising user data and system integrity. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 149.0.7827.53 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. The vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html provides official update information. No additional mitigations are indicated by the vendor.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-04T17:06:42.505Z
- 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: 6a220826e29bf47b50dbbcf8
Added to database: 06/04/2026, 23:20:06 UTC
Last enriched: 06/12/2026, 10:12:50 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:57 UTC
Views: 31
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