CVE-2026-13800: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
A vulnerability in the Updater component of Google Chrome on Windows versions prior to 150.0.7871.47 allows a local attacker to escalate privileges to the operating system level by leveraging a malicious file. This issue is classified as high severity by Chromium security. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, and a fixed version 150.0.7871.47 is available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-13800 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability in the Updater component of Google Chrome on Windows. The flaw arises from an inappropriate implementation that permits a local attacker to escalate privileges via a crafted malicious file. This vulnerability affects Chrome versions prior to 150.0.7871.47. The issue has been assigned a high severity rating by Chromium security. Although no CVSS score is provided, the vendor has released a stable update addressing this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the Windows operating system, potentially enabling unauthorized system-level actions. This could compromise system integrity and security.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome on Windows to version 150.0.7871.47 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. No other mitigation or temporary workaround is indicated. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0175352312.html.
CVE-2026-13800: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
A vulnerability in the Updater component of Google Chrome on Windows versions prior to 150.0.7871.47 allows a local attacker to escalate privileges to the operating system level by leveraging a malicious file. This issue is classified as high severity by Chromium security. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, and a fixed version 150.0.7871.47 is available.
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-13800 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability in the Updater component of Google Chrome on Windows. The flaw arises from an inappropriate implementation that permits a local attacker to escalate privileges via a crafted malicious file. This vulnerability affects Chrome versions prior to 150.0.7871.47. The issue has been assigned a high severity rating by Chromium security. Although no CVSS score is provided, the vendor has released a stable update addressing this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the Windows operating system, potentially enabling unauthorized system-level actions. This could compromise system integrity and security.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome on Windows to version 150.0.7871.47 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. No other mitigation or temporary workaround is indicated. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0175352312.html.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-29T23:03:20.856Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0175352312.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a444c1127e9c7971985c84f
Added to database: 06/30/2026, 23:06:57 UTC
Last enriched: 07/01/2026, 01:36:39 UTC
Last updated: 07/01/2026, 01:36:39 UTC
Views: 2
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