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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
Google
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

  • 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.

  • 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

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.