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CVE-2026-11094 Google CVE debrief
CVE-2026-11094 is a Use after free vulnerability in Codecs in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 149.0.7827.53. This vulnerability, with a CVSS score of 9.6, could allow a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability was published on [cvePublishedAt] and modified on [cveModifiedAt].
- 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 on Windows, particularly those who may be targeted by remote attackers, should be aware of this vulnerability. IT administrators and security teams should prioritize patching to prevent exploitation.
Technical summary
The vulnerability is a Use after free issue in the Codecs component of Google Chrome on Windows. This type of vulnerability occurs when a program tries to use memory after it has been freed, which can lead to unexpected behavior or execution of arbitrary code. In this case, a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process could potentially use this vulnerability to escape the sandbox and execute code on the system.
Defensive priority
High
Recommended defensive actions
- Update Google Chrome to version 149.0.7827.53 or later.
- Ensure that all users of Google Chrome on Windows are aware of the vulnerability and the importance of updating their browsers.
Evidence notes
The vulnerability was reported by [source] and has been confirmed by Google. The CVSS score of 9.6 indicates a critical vulnerability.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-11094 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-11094
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-11094 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-11094
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] - Vendor Advisory
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://issues.chromium.org/issues/500174874
[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.