CVE-2026-13863: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
Insufficient validation of untrusted input in CustomTabs in Google Chrome on Android prior to 150.0.7871.47 allowed a local attacker to perform privilege escalation via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-13863 describes a security vulnerability in Google Chrome for Android where insufficient validation of untrusted input in the CustomTabs feature can be exploited by a local attacker to escalate privileges using a malicious file. The vulnerability affects versions prior to 150.0.7871.47. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating high severity with attack vector local, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor advisory is linked but does not explicitly state the presence of a patch or remediation level.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on the affected Android device, potentially leading to full compromise of the Chrome environment and access to sensitive data or system functions. The high CVSS score reflects significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. However, no known exploits in the wild have been reported to date.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0175352312.html for current remediation guidance. Until official fixes are confirmed, users should exercise caution with untrusted files and avoid local attack vectors where possible.
CVE-2026-13863: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
Description
Insufficient validation of untrusted input in CustomTabs in Google Chrome on Android prior to 150.0.7871.47 allowed a local attacker to perform privilege escalation via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-13863 describes a security vulnerability in Google Chrome for Android where insufficient validation of untrusted input in the CustomTabs feature can be exploited by a local attacker to escalate privileges using a malicious file. The vulnerability affects versions prior to 150.0.7871.47. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating high severity with attack vector local, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor advisory is linked but does not explicitly state the presence of a patch or remediation level.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on the affected Android device, potentially leading to full compromise of the Chrome environment and access to sensitive data or system functions. The high CVSS score reflects significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. However, no known exploits in the wild have been reported to date.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0175352312.html for current remediation guidance. Until official fixes are confirmed, users should exercise caution with untrusted files and avoid local attack vectors where possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-29T23:03:36.660Z
- 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: 6a444c1827e9c7971985cac3
Added to database: 06/30/2026, 23:07:04 UTC
Last enriched: 07/08/2026, 11:58:12 UTC
Last updated: 08/13/2026, 12:41:08 UTC
Views: 49
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