CVE-2026-11262: Use after free in Google Chrome
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the TabStrip component of Google Chrome prior to version 149.0.7827.53. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into visiting a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.8. No confirmed exploits in the wild have been reported. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm the availability of a patch or remediation status.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-11262 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the TabStrip component of Google Chrome versions before 149.0.7827.53. Exploitation requires user interaction (visiting a malicious HTML page) and can lead to remote code execution. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state patch or remediation details.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the affected browser, potentially allowing an attacker to take control of the affected system. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability as indicated by the CVSS vector.
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. Until a patch is confirmed, users should exercise caution when visiting untrusted websites and consider using security features such as sandboxing and browser hardening.
CVE-2026-11262: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the TabStrip component of Google Chrome prior to version 149.0.7827.53. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into visiting a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.8. No confirmed exploits in the wild have been reported. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm the availability of a patch or remediation status.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-11262 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the TabStrip component of Google Chrome versions before 149.0.7827.53. Exploitation requires user interaction (visiting a malicious HTML page) and can lead to remote code execution. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state patch or remediation details.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the affected browser, potentially allowing an attacker to take control of the affected system. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability as indicated by the CVSS vector.
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. Until a patch is confirmed, users should exercise caution when visiting untrusted websites and consider using security features such as sandboxing and browser hardening.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-04T17:11:08.478Z
- 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: 6a220ee2e29bf47b50de38a5
Added to database: 06/04/2026, 23:48:50 UTC
Last enriched: 06/12/2026, 10:16:25 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:57 UTC
Views: 41
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