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CVE-2026-11642: Use after free in Google Chrome

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-11642cvecve-2026-11642
Published: Mon Jun 08 2026 (06/08/2026, 23:27:29 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: Chrome

Description

Use after free in Web Apps in Google Chrome prior to 149.0.7827.103 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Critical)

CVSS v3.1

Score 8.3high

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 06/09/2026, 00:34:36 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Web Apps functionality of Google Chrome before version 149.0.7827.103. Exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process and could lead to a sandbox escape, increasing the attacker's privileges beyond the renderer sandbox. The issue is identified as critical by Chromium security. The vendor advisory is available but does not specify patch availability or remediation level. The product is not a cloud service, so remediation depends on user updates.

Potential Impact

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker who has compromised the renderer process to break out of the sandbox environment, potentially leading to greater control over the host system. This elevates the severity of the initial compromise. No active exploitation has been reported, and the impact is limited to affected versions prior to 149.0.7827.103.

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 monitor for official updates from Google Chrome and apply them promptly once available. Until a patch is confirmed, no additional specific mitigations are recommended by the vendor.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Chrome
Date Reserved
2026-06-08T21:33:36.872Z
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: 6a2754dee29bf47b50c4aea7

Added to database: 6/8/2026, 11:48:46 PM

Last enriched: 6/9/2026, 12:34:36 AM

Last updated: 6/9/2026, 4:57:51 AM

Views: 2

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