CVE-2026-11169: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-11169 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 149. 0. 7827. 53 involving an inappropriate implementation of XML processing. This flaw allows a remote attacker to inject arbitrary scripts or HTML, resulting in a UXSS (Universal Cross-Site Scripting) condition. The vulnerability is rated as medium severity by Chromium security. There is no explicit patch status provided in the available data, but a vendor advisory URL is given for further details. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The vulnerability affects the desktop version of Google Chrome and is not related to a cloud service.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability arises from improper XML handling in Google Chrome versions before 149.0.7827.53, enabling remote attackers to perform UXSS attacks by injecting arbitrary scripts or HTML through crafted XML files. The issue is categorized as medium severity by Chromium security. Although no CVSS score or explicit remediation level is provided, the vendor has published an advisory linked to a stable channel update, implying that a fix may be available in or after version 149.0.7827.53.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary scripts or inject HTML content in the context of the affected browser, potentially leading to UXSS attacks. This can compromise user data confidentiality and integrity within the browser session. No known active exploits have been reported, reducing immediate risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
Check the Google Chrome stable channel update advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html for the latest patch information. Since the vulnerability affects versions prior to 149.0.7827.53, updating to version 149.0.7827.53 or later is recommended if available. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the provided data; therefore, verify the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance before taking action.
CVE-2026-11169: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-11169 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 149. 0. 7827. 53 involving an inappropriate implementation of XML processing. This flaw allows a remote attacker to inject arbitrary scripts or HTML, resulting in a UXSS (Universal Cross-Site Scripting) condition. The vulnerability is rated as medium severity by Chromium security. There is no explicit patch status provided in the available data, but a vendor advisory URL is given for further details. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The vulnerability affects the desktop version of Google Chrome and is not related to a cloud service.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from improper XML handling in Google Chrome versions before 149.0.7827.53, enabling remote attackers to perform UXSS attacks by injecting arbitrary scripts or HTML through crafted XML files. The issue is categorized as medium severity by Chromium security. Although no CVSS score or explicit remediation level is provided, the vendor has published an advisory linked to a stable channel update, implying that a fix may be available in or after version 149.0.7827.53.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary scripts or inject HTML content in the context of the affected browser, potentially leading to UXSS attacks. This can compromise user data confidentiality and integrity within the browser session. No known active exploits have been reported, reducing immediate risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
Check the Google Chrome stable channel update advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html for the latest patch information. Since the vulnerability affects versions prior to 149.0.7827.53, updating to version 149.0.7827.53 or later is recommended if available. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the provided data; therefore, verify the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance before taking action.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-04T17:10:36.579Z
- 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: 6a220856e29bf47b50dbcb95
Added to database: 6/4/2026, 11:20:54 PM
Last enriched: 6/5/2026, 12:49:56 AM
Last updated: 6/5/2026, 4:19:29 AM
Views: 3
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