CVE-2026-11273: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-11273 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome's Omnibox prior to version 149.0.7827.53. It involves insufficient validation of untrusted input, allowing a remote attacker to inject arbitrary scripts or HTML (UXSS) if a user performs specific UI gestures on a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 6.1. No confirmed exploits in the wild have been reported. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Google Chrome's Omnibox component allows insufficient validation of untrusted input, leading to potential cross-site scripting (UXSS) attacks. An attacker who convinces a user to perform certain UI gestures on a maliciously crafted HTML page can inject arbitrary scripts or HTML. The issue affects versions prior to 149.0.7827.53. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and low impact on confidentiality and integrity with no impact on availability. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly state if a fix is available or if users must take action.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts or HTML in the context of the affected browser, potentially leading to information disclosure or manipulation of browser content. The impact is rated medium with limited confidentiality and integrity impact and no availability impact. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
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 of a fix is available, users should exercise caution with untrusted web content and avoid performing unusual UI gestures on suspicious pages. No specific vendor-provided mitigations are documented.
CVE-2026-11273: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-11273 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome's Omnibox prior to version 149.0.7827.53. It involves insufficient validation of untrusted input, allowing a remote attacker to inject arbitrary scripts or HTML (UXSS) if a user performs specific UI gestures on a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 6.1. No confirmed exploits in the wild have been reported. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.1medium
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Chrome's Omnibox component allows insufficient validation of untrusted input, leading to potential cross-site scripting (UXSS) attacks. An attacker who convinces a user to perform certain UI gestures on a maliciously crafted HTML page can inject arbitrary scripts or HTML. The issue affects versions prior to 149.0.7827.53. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and low impact on confidentiality and integrity with no impact on availability. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly state if a fix is available or if users must take action.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts or HTML in the context of the affected browser, potentially leading to information disclosure or manipulation of browser content. The impact is rated medium with limited confidentiality and integrity impact and no availability impact. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
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 of a fix is available, users should exercise caution with untrusted web content and avoid performing unusual UI gestures on suspicious pages. No specific vendor-provided mitigations are documented.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-04T17:11:11.683Z
- 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: 6a220ee5e29bf47b50de391d
Added to database: 06/04/2026, 23:48:53 UTC
Last enriched: 06/12/2026, 10:22:44 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:57 UTC
Views: 73
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