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CVE-2026-10966 Google CVE debrief

A critical vulnerability, CVE-2026-10966, was discovered in Google Chrome prior to version 149.0.7827.53. This vulnerability is caused by an inappropriate implementation in Codecs, which could allow a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted video file. The Chromium security severity of this vulnerability is rated as High, with a CVSS score of 9.6.

Vendor
Google
Product
Chrome
CVSS
CRITICAL 9.6
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-04
Original CVE updated
2026-06-08
Advisory published
2026-06-04
Advisory updated
2026-06-08

Who should care

Users of Google Chrome prior to version 149.0.7827.53 should update to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is caused by an inappropriate implementation in Codecs in Google Chrome prior to version 149.0.7827.53. This could allow a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted video file.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update Google Chrome to version 149.0.7827.53 or later.
  • Refer to [ref-4](https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html) for more information on the stable channel update for desktop.

Evidence notes

This vulnerability has been publicly disclosed and is considered critical.

Official resources

CVE-2026-10966 was published on [cvePublishedAt](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-10966) and modified on [cveModifiedAt](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-10966).