CVE-2026-14111: Use after free in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-14111 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the WebProtect component of Google Chrome versions prior to 150.0.7871.47. This flaw could allow an attacker who convinces a user to install a malicious Chrome extension to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability has been assigned a low severity by Chromium security. A fix is available in Chrome version 150.0.7871.47.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the WebProtect feature of Google Chrome before version 150.0.7871.47. Exploitation requires user interaction, specifically persuading the user to install a crafted malicious Chrome extension. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution within the context of the browser. The issue is addressed in Chrome 150.0.7871.47 as per the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory.
Potential Impact
An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability by tricking a user into installing a malicious extension could execute arbitrary code in the context of the affected browser. This could potentially compromise the user's browsing environment. However, the severity is rated low, indicating limited impact or difficulty in exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users and administrators should update Google Chrome to version 150.0.7871.47 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2026-14111: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-14111 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the WebProtect component of Google Chrome versions prior to 150.0.7871.47. This flaw could allow an attacker who convinces a user to install a malicious Chrome extension to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability has been assigned a low severity by Chromium security. A fix is available in Chrome version 150.0.7871.47.
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the WebProtect feature of Google Chrome before version 150.0.7871.47. Exploitation requires user interaction, specifically persuading the user to install a crafted malicious Chrome extension. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution within the context of the browser. The issue is addressed in Chrome 150.0.7871.47 as per the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory.
Potential Impact
An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability by tricking a user into installing a malicious extension could execute arbitrary code in the context of the affected browser. This could potentially compromise the user's browsing environment. However, the severity is rated low, indicating limited impact or difficulty in exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users and administrators should update Google Chrome to version 150.0.7871.47 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-29T23:11:44.412Z
- 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: 6a444c3427e9c7971985d507
Added to database: 06/30/2026, 23:07:32 UTC
Last enriched: 07/01/2026, 00:37:00 UTC
Last updated: 07/01/2026, 01:33:50 UTC
Views: 3
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