CVE-2026-11268: Uninitialized Use in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-11268 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome on Windows prior to version 149.0.7827.53 involving uninitialized use in the ANGLE component. This flaw allows a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data by crafting a malicious HTML page. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 6.5 and does not impact integrity or availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-11268) is caused by uninitialized use in the ANGLE graphics abstraction layer within Google Chrome on Windows platforms before version 149.0.7827.53. It enables a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. The issue is classified under CWE-457 (Use of Uninitialized Variable). The CVSS v3.1 base score is 6.5, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, high confidentiality impact, and no impact on integrity or availability. The vendor has published an advisory but has not explicitly stated the remediation level or patch availability in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to leak sensitive cross-origin data, potentially exposing confidential information from other web origins. There is no impact on data integrity or system availability. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can be triggered remotely over the network.
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 an official fix is confirmed, users should exercise caution when visiting untrusted websites and avoid interacting with suspicious content. Monitor the vendor advisory for updates on patch availability.
CVE-2026-11268: Uninitialized Use in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-11268 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome on Windows prior to version 149.0.7827.53 involving uninitialized use in the ANGLE component. This flaw allows a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data by crafting a malicious HTML page. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 6.5 and does not impact integrity or availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
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Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-11268) is caused by uninitialized use in the ANGLE graphics abstraction layer within Google Chrome on Windows platforms before version 149.0.7827.53. It enables a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. The issue is classified under CWE-457 (Use of Uninitialized Variable). The CVSS v3.1 base score is 6.5, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, high confidentiality impact, and no impact on integrity or availability. The vendor has published an advisory but has not explicitly stated the remediation level or patch availability in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to leak sensitive cross-origin data, potentially exposing confidential information from other web origins. There is no impact on data integrity or system availability. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can be triggered remotely over the network.
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 an official fix is confirmed, users should exercise caution when visiting untrusted websites and avoid interacting with suspicious content. Monitor the vendor advisory for updates on patch availability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-04T17:11:10.231Z
- 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: 6a220ee5e29bf47b50de3909
Added to database: 06/04/2026, 23:48:53 UTC
Last enriched: 06/12/2026, 10:22:15 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:57 UTC
Views: 40
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