CVE-2026-11166: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-11166 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 149. 0. 7827. 53 involving an inappropriate implementation of SVG handling. This flaw allows a remote attacker to inject arbitrary scripts or HTML, resulting in a UXSS (Universal Cross-Site Scripting) condition. The vulnerability was assigned a medium severity by Chromium security. There is no CVSS score provided and no explicit patch status in the input data. The vendor advisory link is available but does not specify patch details in the provided content.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability arises from improper SVG implementation in Google Chrome versions before 149.0.7827.53, enabling remote attackers to perform UXSS attacks by injecting arbitrary scripts or HTML through crafted HTML pages. UXSS can allow attackers to bypass same-origin policy restrictions, potentially leading to unauthorized script execution in the context of trusted web pages.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts or inject HTML content in the context of the victim's browser session, potentially leading to session hijacking, data theft, or other malicious actions within the affected browser environment. The severity is rated medium by Chromium security, indicating a moderate risk level.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed from the provided data. Users and administrators should consult the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html for the latest remediation information. Until confirmed patched, users should update to the latest Chrome version beyond 149.0.7827.53 once available to mitigate this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-11166: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-11166 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 149. 0. 7827. 53 involving an inappropriate implementation of SVG handling. This flaw allows a remote attacker to inject arbitrary scripts or HTML, resulting in a UXSS (Universal Cross-Site Scripting) condition. The vulnerability was assigned a medium severity by Chromium security. There is no CVSS score provided and no explicit patch status in the input data. The vendor advisory link is available but does not specify patch details in the provided content.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from improper SVG implementation in Google Chrome versions before 149.0.7827.53, enabling remote attackers to perform UXSS attacks by injecting arbitrary scripts or HTML through crafted HTML pages. UXSS can allow attackers to bypass same-origin policy restrictions, potentially leading to unauthorized script execution in the context of trusted web pages.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts or inject HTML content in the context of the victim's browser session, potentially leading to session hijacking, data theft, or other malicious actions within the affected browser environment. The severity is rated medium by Chromium security, indicating a moderate risk level.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed from the provided data. Users and administrators should consult the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html for the latest remediation information. Until confirmed patched, users should update to the latest Chrome version beyond 149.0.7827.53 once available to mitigate this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-04T17:10:35.581Z
- 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: 6a220856e29bf47b50dbcb89
Added to database: 6/4/2026, 11:20:54 PM
Last enriched: 6/5/2026, 12:51:17 AM
Last updated: 6/5/2026, 4:19:34 AM
Views: 3
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