CVE-2026-11266: Policy bypass in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-11266 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome's SafeBrowsing feature prior to version 149. 0. 7827. 53. It involves an inappropriate implementation that allows a remote attacker to bypass Safe Browsing protections using a malicious file. The vulnerability is classified with low severity by Chromium security. There is no CVSS score available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch status or remediation details.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Google Chrome affects the SafeBrowsing component, where improper implementation permits bypassing Safe Browsing protections via a crafted malicious file. It impacts Chrome versions before 149.0.7827.53. The Chromium security team rates this issue as low severity. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided. The vendor advisory is available but does not specify patch or mitigation status.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to bypassing Safe Browsing protections, potentially allowing malicious files to evade detection by Chrome's SafeBrowsing feature. This could increase the risk of users encountering harmful content without browser warnings. However, the severity is considered low, and no active exploitation has been reported.
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 official confirmation, users should update Chrome to version 149.0.7827.53 or later once available. No additional vendor-recommended mitigations are provided.
CVE-2026-11266: Policy bypass in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-11266 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome's SafeBrowsing feature prior to version 149. 0. 7827. 53. It involves an inappropriate implementation that allows a remote attacker to bypass Safe Browsing protections using a malicious file. The vulnerability is classified with low severity by Chromium security. There is no CVSS score available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch status or remediation details.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Chrome affects the SafeBrowsing component, where improper implementation permits bypassing Safe Browsing protections via a crafted malicious file. It impacts Chrome versions before 149.0.7827.53. The Chromium security team rates this issue as low severity. No CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information is provided. The vendor advisory is available but does not specify patch or mitigation status.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to bypassing Safe Browsing protections, potentially allowing malicious files to evade detection by Chrome's SafeBrowsing feature. This could increase the risk of users encountering harmful content without browser warnings. However, the severity is considered low, and no active exploitation has been reported.
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 official confirmation, users should update Chrome to version 149.0.7827.53 or later once available. No additional vendor-recommended mitigations are provided.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-04T17:11:09.651Z
- 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: 6a220ee5e29bf47b50de3901
Added to database: 6/4/2026, 11:48:53 PM
Last enriched: 6/5/2026, 12:19:41 AM
Last updated: 6/5/2026, 4:19:35 AM
Views: 4
Community Reviews
0 reviewsCrowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.
Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.
Actions
Updates to AI analysis require Pro Console access. Upgrade inside Console → Billing.
Need more coverage?
Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.
For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.
Latest Threats
Check if your credentials are on the dark web
Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.