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CVE-2026-11261: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-11261cvecve-2026-11261
Published: Thu Jun 04 2026 (06/04/2026, 23:06:08 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: Chrome

Description

CVE-2026-11261 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 149. 0. 7827. 53 involving insufficient validation of untrusted input in the PDF component. This flaw allows a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to perform UI spoofing via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with low severity by Chromium security. There is no CVSS score available, and no explicit patch or remediation level is confirmed in the provided data. The vendor advisory linked does not specify patch status or mitigation details. No known exploits are reported in the wild.

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AILast updated: 06/05/2026, 00:33:26 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability arises from improper validation of untrusted input within the PDF implementation of Google Chrome before version 149.0.7827.53. An attacker with control over the renderer process can exploit this to conduct UI spoofing attacks using crafted HTML content. The issue is recognized as low severity by Chromium security, indicating limited impact or exploitability. The absence of a CVSS score and explicit remediation information suggests that patch status is not confirmed in the available data.

Potential Impact

The impact is limited to UI spoofing, which could mislead users by presenting deceptive interface elements. Exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process, which is a significant prerequisite. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild. The overall risk is considered low based on the vendor's severity rating.

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. Since no official fix or temporary workaround is indicated, users should monitor updates from Google and apply any available Chrome updates promptly once released.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Chrome
Date Reserved
2026-06-04T17:11:08.201Z
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: 6a220ee2e29bf47b50de38a0

Added to database: 6/4/2026, 11:48:50 PM

Last enriched: 6/5/2026, 12:33:26 AM

Last updated: 6/5/2026, 4:59:27 AM

Views: 3

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