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CVE-2026-11636 Google CVE debrief
CVE-2026-11636 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Windows, allowing potential heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is caused by a use-after-free issue in the Autofill feature. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by convincing a user to engage in specific UI gestures.
- Vendor
- Product
- Chrome
- CVSS
- HIGH 7.5
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-06-09
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-06-09
- Advisory published
- 2026-06-09
- Advisory updated
- 2026-06-09
Who should care
Users of Google Chrome on Windows, particularly those who may be targeted by attackers, should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to mitigate it.
Technical summary
The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.5 and is classified as HIGH severity. It exists in Google Chrome on Windows prior to version 149.0.7827.103. The vulnerability is caused by a use-after-free issue in the Autofill feature, which could allow a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
Defensive priority
High
Recommended defensive actions
- Update Google Chrome to version 149.0.7827.103 or later.
- Be cautious when engaging with HTML pages from untrusted sources.
Evidence notes
Evidence from the NVD and Google Chrome release notes confirm the existence and details of this vulnerability.
Official resources
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CVE-2026-11636 CVE record
CVE.org
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CVE-2026-11636 NVD detail
NVD
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Source item URL
nvd_modified
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Mitigation or vendor reference
[email protected] - Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
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Source reference
[email protected] - Permissions Required
CVE-2026-11636 was published on 2026-06-09T00:16:46.247Z and modified on 2026-06-09T16:50:30.850Z.