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CVE-2026-12007 Google CVE debrief
CVE-2026-12007 is a critical use after free vulnerability in Google Chrome on Windows prior to version 149.0.7827.115. This vulnerability allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page. 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
- 2026-06-11
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-06-12
- Advisory published
- 2026-06-11
- Advisory updated
- 2026-06-12
Who should care
Users of Google Chrome on Windows prior to version 149.0.7827.115 should update to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability.
Technical summary
The vulnerability is a use after free in the Core component of Google Chrome on Windows. This occurs when the program attempts to access memory after it has been freed, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Defensive priority
High
Recommended defensive actions
- Update Google Chrome to version 149.0.7827.115 or later.
- Review and apply the vendor advisory: [ref-4](https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_01962725236.html)
Evidence notes
The CVE record and NVD detail can be found at [cve-org](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-12007) and [nvd](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-12007).
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-12007 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-12007
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-12007 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-12007
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Mitigation or vendor reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_01962725236.html
[email protected] - Vendor Advisory
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://issues.chromium.org/issues/516731749
[email protected] - Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.