CVE-2026-11125: Use after free in Google Chrome
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the Compositing 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 tricking a user into visiting a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.8. Google has published a stable channel update addressing this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-11125 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Compositing module of Google Chrome versions before 149.0.7827.53. Exploitation requires user interaction (visiting a malicious HTML page) and can lead to remote code execution within the sandbox environment. The vulnerability is rated high severity (CVSS 8.8) due to its potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Google has released an update to fix this issue as noted in their official Chrome stable channel update advisory.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code inside the sandboxed environment of the browser, potentially compromising user data and system integrity. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Google has released an update in Chrome version 149.0.7827.53 that fixes this vulnerability. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to mitigate the risk. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory linked in the Chrome stable channel update blog. No additional mitigation steps are specified by the vendor.
CVE-2026-11125: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the Compositing 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 tricking a user into visiting a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.8. Google has published a stable channel update addressing this issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-11125 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Compositing module of Google Chrome versions before 149.0.7827.53. Exploitation requires user interaction (visiting a malicious HTML page) and can lead to remote code execution within the sandbox environment. The vulnerability is rated high severity (CVSS 8.8) due to its potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Google has released an update to fix this issue as noted in their official Chrome stable channel update advisory.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code inside the sandboxed environment of the browser, potentially compromising user data and system integrity. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Google has released an update in Chrome version 149.0.7827.53 that fixes this vulnerability. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to mitigate the risk. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory linked in the Chrome stable channel update blog. No additional mitigation steps are specified by the vendor.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-04T17:06:55.756Z
- 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: 6a22083be29bf47b50dbc25a
Added to database: 06/04/2026, 23:20:27 UTC
Last enriched: 06/12/2026, 10:13:48 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:57 UTC
Views: 28
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