CVE-2026-11261: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
CVE-2026-11261: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google 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.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
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.
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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