CVE-2026-12456: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-12456 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 149.0.7827.155 where insufficient validation of untrusted input in Chrome Extensions allows a malicious extension to bypass the same origin policy. This vulnerability requires an attacker to convince a user to install a crafted malicious extension. The issue is categorized with high severity by Chromium security. No CVSS score or explicit patch status is provided in the available data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an inappropriate implementation in the Extensions component of Google Chrome versions before 149.0.7827.155. It allows an attacker who successfully persuades a user to install a malicious Chrome extension to bypass the same origin policy, potentially enabling unauthorized access to resources across different origins. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed with a high severity rating by Chromium security. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly state patch or remediation details in the input data.
Potential Impact
An attacker can bypass the same origin policy by exploiting this vulnerability through a malicious Chrome extension installed by the user. This can lead to unauthorized access to web resources that are normally restricted by origin boundaries, potentially compromising user data or session integrity. There are no known exploits in the wild reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_01750511403.html for current remediation guidance. Users should avoid installing untrusted or suspicious Chrome extensions until an official fix or update is confirmed.
CVE-2026-12456: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-12456 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 149.0.7827.155 where insufficient validation of untrusted input in Chrome Extensions allows a malicious extension to bypass the same origin policy. This vulnerability requires an attacker to convince a user to install a crafted malicious extension. The issue is categorized with high severity by Chromium security. No CVSS score or explicit patch status is provided in the available data.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an inappropriate implementation in the Extensions component of Google Chrome versions before 149.0.7827.155. It allows an attacker who successfully persuades a user to install a malicious Chrome extension to bypass the same origin policy, potentially enabling unauthorized access to resources across different origins. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed with a high severity rating by Chromium security. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly state patch or remediation details in the input data.
Potential Impact
An attacker can bypass the same origin policy by exploiting this vulnerability through a malicious Chrome extension installed by the user. This can lead to unauthorized access to web resources that are normally restricted by origin boundaries, potentially compromising user data or session integrity. There are no known exploits in the wild reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_01750511403.html for current remediation guidance. Users should avoid installing untrusted or suspicious Chrome extensions until an official fix or update is confirmed.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-16T19:38:30.107Z
- 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: 6a31ffc90b89be68889b021a
Added to database: 6/17/2026, 2:00:41 AM
Last enriched: 6/17/2026, 2:16:18 AM
Last updated: 6/17/2026, 5:00:29 AM
Views: 5
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