CVE-2026-11251: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-11251 is a low-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome's Password Manager prior to version 149.0.7827.53. It involves insufficient policy enforcement that allows a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to bypass discretionary access control via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability does not impact confidentiality, integrity, or availability beyond this bypass. There are no known exploits in the wild. No explicit patch or remediation level is stated in the vendor advisory.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Google Chrome's Password Manager arises from insufficient validation of untrusted input, enabling a remote attacker with control over the renderer process to bypass discretionary access controls by using a specially crafted HTML page. The issue affects versions prior to 149.0.7827.53. The CVSS score is 3.1 (low), reflecting limited impact and the requirement for user interaction and high attack complexity. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm a patch or remediation status.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows bypassing discretionary access control within the Password Manager component, potentially enabling unauthorized access to certain password management functions. However, the impact is limited to confidentiality with no integrity or availability effects. The low CVSS score and lack of known exploits indicate a low risk in practical terms.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users and administrators should monitor the official Google Chrome release notes and update to version 149.0.7827.53 or later once confirmed. No additional mitigation actions are specified by the vendor.
CVE-2026-11251: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-11251 is a low-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome's Password Manager prior to version 149.0.7827.53. It involves insufficient policy enforcement that allows a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to bypass discretionary access control via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability does not impact confidentiality, integrity, or availability beyond this bypass. There are no known exploits in the wild. No explicit patch or remediation level is stated in the vendor advisory.
CVSS v3.1
Score 3.1low
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Chrome's Password Manager arises from insufficient validation of untrusted input, enabling a remote attacker with control over the renderer process to bypass discretionary access controls by using a specially crafted HTML page. The issue affects versions prior to 149.0.7827.53. The CVSS score is 3.1 (low), reflecting limited impact and the requirement for user interaction and high attack complexity. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm a patch or remediation status.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows bypassing discretionary access control within the Password Manager component, potentially enabling unauthorized access to certain password management functions. However, the impact is limited to confidentiality with no integrity or availability effects. The low CVSS score and lack of known exploits indicate a low risk in practical terms.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users and administrators should monitor the official Google Chrome release notes and update to version 149.0.7827.53 or later once confirmed. No additional mitigation actions are specified by the vendor.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-04T17:11:04.798Z
- 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: 6a220edde29bf47b50de37a3
Added to database: 06/04/2026, 23:48:45 UTC
Last enriched: 06/12/2026, 10:49:55 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:57 UTC
Views: 38
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