CVE-2026-11213: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
A vulnerability in Google Chrome's Reading Mode prior to version 149.0.7827.53 allows insufficient validation of untrusted input. This flaw could enable a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the sandbox by using a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is rated critical with a high CVSS score of 9.6.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-11213 is a critical security vulnerability in Google Chrome's Reading Mode before version 149.0.7827.53. It involves insufficient validation of untrusted input, which may allow a remote attacker with control over the renderer process to perform a sandbox escape via a specially crafted HTML page. This vulnerability is tracked under CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation) and has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.6, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time. The vendor advisory URL is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to escape the sandbox environment, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. Given the CVSS score of 9.6, the impact is critical.
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 an official fix is confirmed, users should exercise caution when interacting with untrusted content in Reading Mode and consider disabling this feature if possible.
CVE-2026-11213: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
Description
A vulnerability in Google Chrome's Reading Mode prior to version 149.0.7827.53 allows insufficient validation of untrusted input. This flaw could enable a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the sandbox by using a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is rated critical with a high CVSS score of 9.6.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.6critical
Affected software
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Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-11213 is a critical security vulnerability in Google Chrome's Reading Mode before version 149.0.7827.53. It involves insufficient validation of untrusted input, which may allow a remote attacker with control over the renderer process to perform a sandbox escape via a specially crafted HTML page. This vulnerability is tracked under CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation) and has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.6, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time. The vendor advisory URL is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to escape the sandbox environment, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. Given the CVSS score of 9.6, the impact is critical.
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 an official fix is confirmed, users should exercise caution when interacting with untrusted content in Reading Mode and consider disabling this feature if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-04T17:10:51.713Z
- 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: 6a22086be29bf47b50dbe69d
Added to database: 06/04/2026, 23:21:15 UTC
Last enriched: 06/12/2026, 10:43:52 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:57 UTC
Views: 71
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