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CVE-2026-11177 Google CVE debrief
CVE-2026-11177 is a Use after free vulnerability in Omnibox in Google Chrome prior to 149.0.7827.53. A remote attacker could exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page by convincing a user to engage in specific UI gestures. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8 and is considered HIGH severity.
- Vendor
- Product
- Chrome
- CVSS
- HIGH 8.8
- 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 prior to version 149.0.7827.53 should update to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability.
Technical summary
The vulnerability is a Use after free issue in the Omnibox component of Google Chrome. This occurs when the program attempts to access memory after it has been freed, potentially leading to heap corruption. An attacker could exploit this by crafting a malicious HTML page that, when interacted with through specific UI gestures by a user, could lead to heap corruption.
Defensive priority
High
Recommended defensive actions
- Update Google Chrome to version 149.0.7827.53 or later.
- Be cautious when interacting with links or pages from untrusted sources.
Evidence notes
The CVE was published on 2026-06-04T23:17:24.567Z and modified on 2026-06-08T14:21:13.517Z. The vulnerability was reported by [email protected] and has a CVSS vector of CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Official resources
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CVE-2026-11177 CVE record
CVE.org
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CVE-2026-11177 NVD detail
NVD
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Source item URL
nvd_modified
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Mitigation or vendor reference
[email protected] - Vendor Advisory
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Source reference
[email protected] - Permissions Required
CVE-2026-11177 was published on 2026-06-04T23:17:24.567Z and modified on 2026-06-08T14:21:13.517Z.