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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: 2026-06-08
Advisory published: 2026-06-04
Advisory updated: 2026-06-08

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).

Official resources

CVE-2026-11072 CVE record
CVE.org
CVE-2026-11072 NVD detail
NVD
Source item URL
nvd_modified
Mitigation or vendor reference
[email protected] - Vendor Advisory
Source reference
[email protected] - Permissions Required

CVE-2026-11072 was published on 2026-06-04T23:17:11.843Z and modified on 2026-06-08T15:51:36.153Z.