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CVE-2026-11679 Google CVE debrief

CVE-2026-11679 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Windows, allowing a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is caused by a use-after-free issue in the Codecs component.

Vendor
Google
Product
Chrome
CVSS
HIGH 8.3
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 remote attackers, should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to mitigate it.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is caused by a use-after-free issue in the Codecs component of Google Chrome on Windows. This allows a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update Google Chrome to version 149.0.7827.103 or later.
  • Refer to [ref-4](https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0153744567.html) for more information on the update.

Evidence notes

The CVE record [cve-org] and NVD detail [nvd] provide official information on the vulnerability.

Official resources

CVE-2026-11679 was published on 2026-06-09T00:16:51.210Z and modified on 2026-06-09T14:53:02.277Z.