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CVE-2026-11198 Google CVE debrief

CVE-2026-11198 is a critical vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 149.0.7827.53. The issue is caused by insufficient validation of untrusted input in Codecs, which could allow a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted video file. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.6 and is classified as CRITICAL.

Vendor
Google
Product
Chrome
CVSS
CRITICAL 9.6
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-04
Original CVE updated
2026-06-05
Advisory published
2026-06-04
Advisory updated
2026-06-05

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 caused by insufficient validation of untrusted input in Codecs in Google Chrome. This could allow a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted video file.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update Google Chrome to version 149.0.7827.53 or later.

Evidence notes

The vulnerability was reported by [email protected] and has been analyzed by the National Vulnerability Database (NVD).

Official resources

CVE-2026-11198 was published on 2026-06-04T23:17:26.937Z and modified on 2026-06-05T20:42:39.520Z.