CVE-2026-11631: Use after free in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-11631 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Aura component of Google Chrome on Windows versions prior to 149. 0. 7827. 103. This flaw could allow a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the browser sandbox by using a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified as critical by Chromium security. There is no explicit patch status provided in the input, but a vendor advisory URL is available for further details. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Aura subsystem of Google Chrome on Windows platforms before version 149.0.7827.103. An attacker with control over the renderer process could leverage this flaw to perform a sandbox escape, which could lead to elevated privileges or further compromise of the host system. The issue was publicly disclosed on June 8, 2026, and is considered critical by the Chromium security team. No CVSS score is provided, and no direct patch or remediation level is specified in the data, though a vendor advisory link is included for official updates.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to escape the Chrome sandbox, potentially leading to execution of arbitrary code with higher privileges on the host system. This elevates the risk of further system compromise beyond the browser sandbox containment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0153744567.html for current remediation guidance. Users should update to Chrome version 149.0.7827.103 or later once available to address this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-11631: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-11631 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Aura component of Google Chrome on Windows versions prior to 149. 0. 7827. 103. This flaw could allow a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the browser sandbox by using a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified as critical by Chromium security. There is no explicit patch status provided in the input, but a vendor advisory URL is available for further details. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Aura subsystem of Google Chrome on Windows platforms before version 149.0.7827.103. An attacker with control over the renderer process could leverage this flaw to perform a sandbox escape, which could lead to elevated privileges or further compromise of the host system. The issue was publicly disclosed on June 8, 2026, and is considered critical by the Chromium security team. No CVSS score is provided, and no direct patch or remediation level is specified in the data, though a vendor advisory link is included for official updates.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to escape the Chrome sandbox, potentially leading to execution of arbitrary code with higher privileges on the host system. This elevates the risk of further system compromise beyond the browser sandbox containment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0153744567.html for current remediation guidance. Users should update to Chrome version 149.0.7827.103 or later once available to address this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-08T21:33:32.692Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0153744567.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a2754dae29bf47b50c4ae10
Added to database: 6/8/2026, 11:48:42 PM
Last enriched: 6/9/2026, 12:35:31 AM
Last updated: 6/9/2026, 6:44:10 AM
Views: 5
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