CVE-2026-11196: Type Confusion in Google Chrome
A type confusion vulnerability in the XML processing component of Google Chrome prior to version 149.0.7827.53 allows a remote attacker to potentially access sensitive information from process memory by using a crafted XML file. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating and a CVSS score of 6.5. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-11196 is a type confusion vulnerability classified under CWE-843 affecting Google Chrome's XML processing. This flaw allows remote attackers to craft malicious XML files that can cause the browser to leak sensitive information from its process memory. The vulnerability affects versions prior to 149.0.7827.53. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, indicating a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction needed, and high confidentiality impact without integrity or availability impact. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly state if a patch is available or if the issue is mitigated.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information from the browser's process memory. There is no indication of integrity or availability impact. No known active exploitation has been reported.
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 confirmation of a patch, users should exercise caution when opening XML files from untrusted sources. No official fix or temporary workaround is explicitly stated in the provided data.
CVE-2026-11196: Type Confusion in Google Chrome
Description
A type confusion vulnerability in the XML processing component of Google Chrome prior to version 149.0.7827.53 allows a remote attacker to potentially access sensitive information from process memory by using a crafted XML file. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating and a CVSS score of 6.5. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-11196 is a type confusion vulnerability classified under CWE-843 affecting Google Chrome's XML processing. This flaw allows remote attackers to craft malicious XML files that can cause the browser to leak sensitive information from its process memory. The vulnerability affects versions prior to 149.0.7827.53. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, indicating a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction needed, and high confidentiality impact without integrity or availability impact. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly state if a patch is available or if the issue is mitigated.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information from the browser's process memory. There is no indication of integrity or availability impact. No known active exploitation has been reported.
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 confirmation of a patch, users should exercise caution when opening XML files from untrusted sources. No official fix or temporary workaround is explicitly stated in the provided data.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-04T17:10:44.922Z
- 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: 6a220864e29bf47b50dbd552
Added to database: 06/04/2026, 23:21:08 UTC
Last enriched: 06/12/2026, 10:40:17 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:57 UTC
Views: 79
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