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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).
Official resources
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CVE-2026-12007 CVE record
CVE.org
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CVE-2026-12007 NVD detail
NVD
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Source item URL
nvd_modified
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Mitigation or vendor reference
[email protected] - Vendor Advisory
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Source reference
[email protected] - Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
CVE-2026-12007 was published on 2026-06-11T22:16:52.117Z and modified on 2026-06-12T17:08:00.423Z.