CVE-2026-12438: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-12438 is a critical vulnerability in the WebView component of Google Chrome on Android versions prior to 149.0.7827.155. It allows a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability could enable an attacker to break out of the browser's security restrictions. The issue affects Chrome on Android and was publicly disclosed in June 2026. No explicit patch or remediation level is confirmed from the vendor advisory, but the affected version is identified as 149.0.7827.155. There are no known exploits in the wild at the time of disclosure.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an inappropriate implementation in the WebView component of Google Chrome on Android prior to version 149.0.7827.155. A remote attacker with control over the renderer process could exploit this flaw by delivering a crafted HTML page to perform a sandbox escape. The sandbox escape could allow the attacker to execute code outside the browser's restricted environment, potentially leading to further system compromise. The vulnerability is classified as critical by Chromium security. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly state the availability of a patch or remediation level, so patch status is not yet confirmed.
Potential Impact
The impact of this vulnerability is a potential sandbox escape from the renderer process in Chrome's WebView on Android. This could allow an attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to execute code outside the browser sandbox, increasing the severity of an attack and potentially leading to broader system compromise. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users and administrators should monitor the official Google Chrome release notes and update to version 149.0.7827.155 or later once confirmed as fixed. Until then, limiting exposure to untrusted content and following best practices for mobile device security is advisable.
CVE-2026-12438: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-12438 is a critical vulnerability in the WebView component of Google Chrome on Android versions prior to 149.0.7827.155. It allows a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability could enable an attacker to break out of the browser's security restrictions. The issue affects Chrome on Android and was publicly disclosed in June 2026. No explicit patch or remediation level is confirmed from the vendor advisory, but the affected version is identified as 149.0.7827.155. There are no known exploits in the wild at the time of disclosure.
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an inappropriate implementation in the WebView component of Google Chrome on Android prior to version 149.0.7827.155. A remote attacker with control over the renderer process could exploit this flaw by delivering a crafted HTML page to perform a sandbox escape. The sandbox escape could allow the attacker to execute code outside the browser's restricted environment, potentially leading to further system compromise. The vulnerability is classified as critical by Chromium security. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly state the availability of a patch or remediation level, so patch status is not yet confirmed.
Potential Impact
The impact of this vulnerability is a potential sandbox escape from the renderer process in Chrome's WebView on Android. This could allow an attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to execute code outside the browser sandbox, increasing the severity of an attack and potentially leading to broader system compromise. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users and administrators should monitor the official Google Chrome release notes and update to version 149.0.7827.155 or later once confirmed as fixed. Until then, limiting exposure to untrusted content and following best practices for mobile device security is advisable.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-16T19:38:23.390Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_01750511403.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a31ffc30b89be68889b012e
Added to database: 6/17/2026, 2:00:35 AM
Last enriched: 6/17/2026, 2:30:35 AM
Last updated: 6/17/2026, 4:19:18 AM
Views: 2
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