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CVE-2026-11272 Google CVE debrief

CVE-2026-11272 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome on iOS, specifically affecting the Reading List feature. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by convincing a user to engage in specific UI gestures, allowing for privilege escalation via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8 and is considered HIGH severity.

Vendor
Google
Product
Chrome
CVSS
HIGH 8.8
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-05
Original CVE updated
2026-06-09
Advisory published
2026-06-05
Advisory updated
2026-06-09

Who should care

Users of Google Chrome on iOS, particularly those who use the Reading List feature, should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to mitigate it.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is caused by insufficient validation of untrusted input in the Reading List feature of Google Chrome on iOS. This allows a remote attacker to perform privilege escalation via a crafted HTML page.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update Google Chrome on iOS to version 149.0.7827.53 or later.
  • Be cautious when engaging with untrusted HTML pages, especially those that require specific UI gestures.

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD detail for CVE-2026-11272 provide additional information on the vulnerability.

Official resources

CVE-2026-11272 was published on 2026-06-05T00:17:04.260Z and modified on 2026-06-09T18:34:51.807Z.