CVE-2026-11196: Type Confusion in Google Chrome
A type confusion vulnerability exists in the XML handling component of Google Chrome versions prior to 149. 0. 7827. 53. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to access potentially sensitive information from process memory by using a specially crafted XML file. The vulnerability is classified with medium severity by the Chromium security team. There is no explicit CVSS score assigned, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-11196 is a type confusion vulnerability in the XML processing of Google Chrome before version 149.0.7827.53. This vulnerability enables remote attackers to potentially read sensitive information from process memory by supplying a crafted XML file. The issue was publicly disclosed on June 4, 2026, and is rated medium severity by Chromium security. No CVSS score or detailed remediation information is provided in the available data. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly state patch or mitigation details.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized disclosure of potentially sensitive information from Chrome's process memory. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild. The impact is limited to information disclosure and does not indicate code execution or system compromise.
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 confirmation, users should update Chrome to the latest available version once updates addressing this issue are released.
CVE-2026-11196: Type Confusion in Google Chrome
Description
A type confusion vulnerability exists in the XML handling component of Google Chrome versions prior to 149. 0. 7827. 53. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to access potentially sensitive information from process memory by using a specially crafted XML file. The vulnerability is classified with medium severity by the Chromium security team. There is no explicit CVSS score assigned, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-11196 is a type confusion vulnerability in the XML processing of Google Chrome before version 149.0.7827.53. This vulnerability enables remote attackers to potentially read sensitive information from process memory by supplying a crafted XML file. The issue was publicly disclosed on June 4, 2026, and is rated medium severity by Chromium security. No CVSS score or detailed remediation information is provided in the available data. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly state patch or mitigation details.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized disclosure of potentially sensitive information from Chrome's process memory. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild. The impact is limited to information disclosure and does not indicate code execution or system compromise.
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 confirmation, users should update Chrome to the latest available version once updates addressing this issue are released.
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: 6/4/2026, 11:21:08 PM
Last enriched: 6/4/2026, 11:49:37 PM
Last updated: 6/5/2026, 5:03:30 AM
Views: 2
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