CVE-2026-11682: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-11682 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome on Linux prior to version 149. 0. 7827. 103. It involves insufficient validation of untrusted input in the Views component, which could allow a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability is classified with high security severity by Chromium. There is no CVSS score provided, and the vendor advisory linked does not explicitly state the patch or remediation status. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability arises from improper input validation in the Views implementation within Google Chrome on Linux platforms before version 149.0.7827.103. An attacker with control over the renderer process could exploit this flaw to escape the browser's sandbox, potentially leading to elevated privileges or further system compromise. The issue is specific to the Linux version of Chrome and requires prior compromise of the renderer process to be exploitable.
Potential Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker who has compromised the renderer process to break out of the sandbox environment, increasing the scope of their control on the affected system. This could lead to execution of arbitrary code with higher privileges or access to restricted system resources. However, exploitation requires prior renderer compromise, and no active exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users should monitor the official Google Chrome release notes and update to version 149.0.7827.103 or later once confirmed. Until then, no specific mitigation steps beyond applying official updates can be recommended.
CVE-2026-11682: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-11682 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome on Linux prior to version 149. 0. 7827. 103. It involves insufficient validation of untrusted input in the Views component, which could allow a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability is classified with high security severity by Chromium. There is no CVSS score provided, and the vendor advisory linked does not explicitly state the patch or remediation status. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from improper input validation in the Views implementation within Google Chrome on Linux platforms before version 149.0.7827.103. An attacker with control over the renderer process could exploit this flaw to escape the browser's sandbox, potentially leading to elevated privileges or further system compromise. The issue is specific to the Linux version of Chrome and requires prior compromise of the renderer process to be exploitable.
Potential Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker who has compromised the renderer process to break out of the sandbox environment, increasing the scope of their control on the affected system. This could lead to execution of arbitrary code with higher privileges or access to restricted system resources. However, exploitation requires prior renderer compromise, and no active exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users should monitor the official Google Chrome release notes and update to version 149.0.7827.103 or later once confirmed. Until then, no specific mitigation steps beyond applying official updates can be recommended.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-08T21:33:51.666Z
- 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: 6a2754eee29bf47b50c4c505
Added to database: 6/8/2026, 11:49:02 PM
Last enriched: 6/9/2026, 12:05:22 AM
Last updated: 6/9/2026, 5:00:52 AM
Views: 3
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