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CVE-2026-11028 Google CVE debrief

CVE-2026-11028 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Media component of Google Chrome on Linux and ChromeOS prior to 149.0.7827.53. This vulnerability allows a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 8.8, indicating a high severity level.

Vendor
Google
Product
Chrome
CVSS
HIGH 8.8
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-04
Original CVE updated
2026-07-23
Advisory published
2026-06-04
Advisory updated
2026-07-23

Who should care

Users of Google Chrome on Linux and ChromeOS are affected by this vulnerability. Specifically, versions prior to 149.0.7827.53 are vulnerable.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is caused by a use-after-free error in the Media component of Google Chrome. This type of error occurs when the program attempts to use memory after it has been freed, which can lead to arbitrary code execution.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update Google Chrome to version 149.0.7827.53 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.
  • Users should ensure that their browser is up-to-date to prevent exploitation of this vulnerability.

Evidence notes

The CVE-2026-11028 vulnerability was published on [cvePublishedAt] and modified on [cveModifiedAt]. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8 and is considered high severity.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-11028 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-11028

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-11028 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-11028

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.