CVE-2026-11167: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-11167 is a vulnerability in the WebView component of Google Chrome on Android versions prior to 149. 0. 7827. 53. It involves an inappropriate implementation that could allow a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the sandbox by using a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with medium severity by Chromium security. There is no CVSS score provided, and no explicit patch or remediation level is confirmed in the available data. The vendor advisory linked does not specify patch status or mitigation details.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects the WebView in Google Chrome on Android before version 149.0.7827.53. A remote attacker with control over the renderer process could exploit an implementation flaw to perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. This could potentially allow the attacker to break out of the restricted execution environment imposed by the sandbox. The issue was publicly disclosed on June 4, 2026, but no detailed CVSS score or remediation level is provided in the data. The vendor advisory link is available but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or mitigation steps.
Potential Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker who has compromised the renderer process to escape the sandbox environment, potentially leading to increased privileges or access beyond the renderer process. However, the severity is rated medium, indicating a moderate level of risk. There are no known exploits in the wild at the time of this report.
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. Until official fixes are confirmed, users should update to Chrome version 149.0.7827.53 or later once available. No other specific mitigation recommendations are provided by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2026-11167: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-11167 is a vulnerability in the WebView component of Google Chrome on Android versions prior to 149. 0. 7827. 53. It involves an inappropriate implementation that could allow a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the sandbox by using a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with medium severity by Chromium security. There is no CVSS score provided, and no explicit patch or remediation level is confirmed in the available data. The vendor advisory linked does not specify patch status or mitigation details.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects the WebView in Google Chrome on Android before version 149.0.7827.53. A remote attacker with control over the renderer process could exploit an implementation flaw to perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. This could potentially allow the attacker to break out of the restricted execution environment imposed by the sandbox. The issue was publicly disclosed on June 4, 2026, but no detailed CVSS score or remediation level is provided in the data. The vendor advisory link is available but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or mitigation steps.
Potential Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker who has compromised the renderer process to escape the sandbox environment, potentially leading to increased privileges or access beyond the renderer process. However, the severity is rated medium, indicating a moderate level of risk. There are no known exploits in the wild at the time of this report.
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. Until official fixes are confirmed, users should update to Chrome version 149.0.7827.53 or later once available. No other specific mitigation recommendations are provided by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-04T17:10:35.873Z
- 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: 6a220856e29bf47b50dbcb8d
Added to database: 6/4/2026, 11:20:54 PM
Last enriched: 6/5/2026, 12:50:04 AM
Last updated: 6/5/2026, 4:19:37 AM
Views: 3
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