CVE-2026-11118: Use after free in Google Chrome
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the WebRTC component 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 delivering 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 confirm the patch status in the provided data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-11118 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the WebRTC implementation of Google Chrome versions before 149.0.7827.53. Exploiting this vulnerability enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code inside the sandboxed environment of the browser by using a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is rated with a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor advisory URL points to a Chrome stable channel update, suggesting a fix may exist in or after version 149.0.7827.53, but explicit patch confirmation is not provided in the input data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to remote code execution within the sandbox of the affected Chrome browser, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This could allow attackers to run arbitrary code remotely via a crafted HTML page.
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 version 149.0.7827.53 or later if available, as the vulnerability affects versions prior to this. Until confirmed, applying the latest stable Chrome update is recommended.
CVE-2026-11118: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the WebRTC component 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 delivering 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 confirm the patch status in the provided data.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-11118 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the WebRTC implementation of Google Chrome versions before 149.0.7827.53. Exploiting this vulnerability enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code inside the sandboxed environment of the browser by using a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is rated with a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor advisory URL points to a Chrome stable channel update, suggesting a fix may exist in or after version 149.0.7827.53, but explicit patch confirmation is not provided in the input data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to remote code execution within the sandbox of the affected Chrome browser, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This could allow attackers to run arbitrary code remotely via a crafted HTML page.
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 version 149.0.7827.53 or later if available, as the vulnerability affects versions prior to this. Until confirmed, applying the latest stable Chrome update is recommended.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-04T17:06:54.244Z
- 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: 6a220837e29bf47b50dbc065
Added to database: 06/04/2026, 23:20:23 UTC
Last enriched: 06/12/2026, 10:13:41 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:57 UTC
Views: 89
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