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CVE-2026-11072 Google CVE debrief

CVE-2026-11072 is a use-after-free vulnerability in WebView in Google Chrome on Android prior to 149.0.7827.53. This vulnerability allowed a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via a malicious file. The Chromium security severity is rated as Medium, with a CVSS score of 7.8, and CVSS severity of HIGH.

Vendor
Google
Product
Chrome
CVSS
HIGH 7.8
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 Android prior to version 149.0.7827.53 should update to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is caused by a use-after-free issue in WebView. This occurs when the program attempts to access memory after it has been freed, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update Google Chrome on Android to version 149.0.7827.53 or later.

Evidence notes

Evidence for this CVE comes from the official CVE record and the National Vulnerability Database (NVD).

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-11072 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-11072

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

  • CVE-2026-11072 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-11072

    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.