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CVE-2026-11065 Google CVE debrief
CVE-2026-11065 is a use-after-free vulnerability in ANGLE (Almost Native Graphics Layer Engine) within Google Chrome. This vulnerability, with a CVSS score of 9.6, was reported as having a medium severity by the Chromium security team. The vulnerability allows a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. Google Chrome versions prior to 149.0.7827.53 are affected by this vulnerability.
- Vendor
- Product
- Chrome
- CVSS
- CRITICAL 9.6
- 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, especially those who use the browser for sensitive activities or in environments where security is paramount, should be aware of this vulnerability. This includes businesses, government agencies, and individuals who rely on Chrome for daily browsing.
Technical summary
The vulnerability is caused by a use-after-free issue in ANGLE, a component used by Chrome for graphics rendering. This type of vulnerability occurs when the program attempts to use memory after it has been freed, which can lead to unpredictable behavior, crashes, or, as in this case, potential sandbox escapes. The CVSS vector for this vulnerability is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating that the vulnerability can be exploited over the network with low attack complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction needed.
Defensive priority
High
Recommended defensive actions
- Update Google Chrome to version 149.0.7827.53 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.
- Ensure that all users of Chrome within your organization are updated to the latest version.
- Consider implementing additional security measures such as sandboxing and monitoring for suspicious activity.
Evidence notes
Evidence for this CVE comes from the official NVD database and Google's Chrome release notes. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed on June 4, 2026, and modified on June 5, 2026.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-11065 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-11065
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-11065 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-11065
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Mitigation or vendor reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
[email protected] - Release Notes
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://issues.chromium.org/issues/499093536
[email protected] - Permissions Required
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.