CVE-2026-11297: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-11297 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android prior to version 149.0.7827.53 involving insufficient validation of untrusted input in Reader Mode. This flaw allows a local attacker to bypass navigation restrictions by using a malicious file. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.7. No confirmed exploits in the wild have been reported. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-11297) affects Google Chrome on Android versions before 149.0.7827.53. It stems from insufficient validation of untrusted input within Reader Mode, enabling a local attacker to bypass navigation restrictions via a crafted malicious file. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires local access with low complexity and no privileges or user interaction, impacting integrity and availability. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly state patch or fix details, and no remediation level is specified in the data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access to the affected device can bypass navigation restrictions in Reader Mode, potentially leading to integrity and availability impacts on the browser. There is no indication of confidentiality impact. No known exploits in the wild have 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 an official fix is confirmed, users should exercise caution when opening untrusted files in Reader Mode on affected versions.
CVE-2026-11297: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-11297 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android prior to version 149.0.7827.53 involving insufficient validation of untrusted input in Reader Mode. This flaw allows a local attacker to bypass navigation restrictions by using a malicious file. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.7. No confirmed exploits in the wild have been reported. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.7high
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-11297) affects Google Chrome on Android versions before 149.0.7827.53. It stems from insufficient validation of untrusted input within Reader Mode, enabling a local attacker to bypass navigation restrictions via a crafted malicious file. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires local access with low complexity and no privileges or user interaction, impacting integrity and availability. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly state patch or fix details, and no remediation level is specified in the data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access to the affected device can bypass navigation restrictions in Reader Mode, potentially leading to integrity and availability impacts on the browser. There is no indication of confidentiality impact. No known exploits in the wild have 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 an official fix is confirmed, users should exercise caution when opening untrusted files in Reader Mode on affected versions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-04T17:11:18.894Z
- 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: 6a220ef2e29bf47b50de3b6b
Added to database: 06/04/2026, 23:49:06 UTC
Last enriched: 06/12/2026, 10:41:23 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:57 UTC
Views: 44
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