CVE-2026-11231: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-11231 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome on Mac systems prior to version 149. 0. 7827. 53. It involves an inappropriate implementation in the Safe Browsing feature that could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a malicious file. The Chromium project has rated the security severity of this issue as low. There is no CVSS score provided for this vulnerability. The vendor advisory linked indicates a stable channel update addressing this issue but does not explicitly confirm patch status or remediation details.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability arises from an inappropriate implementation in the Safe Browsing component of Google Chrome on Mac platforms before version 149.0.7827.53. Exploitation could allow remote code execution through a crafted malicious file. The issue has been publicly disclosed with a low severity rating by the Chromium security team. The vendor advisory references a stable channel update but does not explicitly state the remediation level or patch availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution on affected Mac systems running vulnerable versions of Google Chrome. The Chromium security team has assessed the severity as low, indicating limited impact or difficulty in exploitation. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vendor advisory points to a stable channel update for desktop Chrome, which likely includes a fix for this vulnerability. Users should update Google Chrome on Mac to version 149.0.7827.53 or later to remediate this issue. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the advisory; therefore, users should verify the update details from the official Google Chrome release notes linked in the advisory.
CVE-2026-11231: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-11231 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome on Mac systems prior to version 149. 0. 7827. 53. It involves an inappropriate implementation in the Safe Browsing feature that could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a malicious file. The Chromium project has rated the security severity of this issue as low. There is no CVSS score provided for this vulnerability. The vendor advisory linked indicates a stable channel update addressing this issue but does not explicitly confirm patch status or remediation details.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from an inappropriate implementation in the Safe Browsing component of Google Chrome on Mac platforms before version 149.0.7827.53. Exploitation could allow remote code execution through a crafted malicious file. The issue has been publicly disclosed with a low severity rating by the Chromium security team. The vendor advisory references a stable channel update but does not explicitly state the remediation level or patch availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution on affected Mac systems running vulnerable versions of Google Chrome. The Chromium security team has assessed the severity as low, indicating limited impact or difficulty in exploitation. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vendor advisory points to a stable channel update for desktop Chrome, which likely includes a fix for this vulnerability. Users should update Google Chrome on Mac to version 149.0.7827.53 or later to remediate this issue. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the advisory; therefore, users should verify the update details from the official Google Chrome release notes linked in the advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-04T17:10:57.454Z
- 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: 6a220872e29bf47b50dbe8da
Added to database: 6/4/2026, 11:21:22 PM
Last enriched: 6/4/2026, 11:33:57 PM
Last updated: 6/5/2026, 5:01:55 AM
Views: 3
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