CVE-2026-11257: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-11257 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 149. 0. 7827. 53 where an inappropriate implementation in the browser allowed a remote attacker to bypass navigation restrictions using a crafted HTML page. The Chromium project has classified the security severity of this issue as low. There is no CVSS score available for this vulnerability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The vendor advisory linked indicates a stable channel update for desktop Chrome but does not explicitly confirm patch status for this specific issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome's browser component that permits a remote attacker to bypass navigation restrictions by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. It affects Chrome versions prior to 149.0.7827.53. The Chromium security team rates the severity as low. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed on June 4, 2026. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided. The vendor advisory references a stable channel update but does not explicitly confirm if this issue is fixed in that update.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to bypassing navigation restrictions within the browser, which could potentially allow an attacker to redirect or manipulate user navigation in a way not intended by the browser's security model. The severity is considered low by the Chromium security team, indicating limited risk or impact. No known exploits have been reported, suggesting low immediate threat.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vendor advisory linked points to a stable channel update for Google Chrome desktop but does not explicitly confirm the patch status for this vulnerability. Therefore, patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users should update to the latest stable version of Chrome when available to ensure any fixes are applied. No additional mitigation steps are specified by the vendor.
CVE-2026-11257: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-11257 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 149. 0. 7827. 53 where an inappropriate implementation in the browser allowed a remote attacker to bypass navigation restrictions using a crafted HTML page. The Chromium project has classified the security severity of this issue as low. There is no CVSS score available for this vulnerability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The vendor advisory linked indicates a stable channel update for desktop Chrome but does not explicitly confirm patch status for this specific issue.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome's browser component that permits a remote attacker to bypass navigation restrictions by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. It affects Chrome versions prior to 149.0.7827.53. The Chromium security team rates the severity as low. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed on June 4, 2026. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided. The vendor advisory references a stable channel update but does not explicitly confirm if this issue is fixed in that update.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to bypassing navigation restrictions within the browser, which could potentially allow an attacker to redirect or manipulate user navigation in a way not intended by the browser's security model. The severity is considered low by the Chromium security team, indicating limited risk or impact. No known exploits have been reported, suggesting low immediate threat.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vendor advisory linked points to a stable channel update for Google Chrome desktop but does not explicitly confirm the patch status for this vulnerability. Therefore, patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users should update to the latest stable version of Chrome when available to ensure any fixes are applied. No additional mitigation steps are specified by the vendor.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-04T17:11:06.867Z
- 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: 6a220ee2e29bf47b50de3890
Added to database: 6/4/2026, 11:48:50 PM
Last enriched: 6/5/2026, 12:33:41 AM
Last updated: 6/5/2026, 4:19:59 AM
Views: 4
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