CVE-2026-10966
A flaw in Google Chrome’s video codec handling lets a remote attacker escape the browser sandbox by opening a specially crafted video file. The issue is limited to Chrome versions older than 149.0.7827.53.
An official fix is available, so this entry is kept for 30 days and then removed automatically.
Who is affected
Users running Google Chrome versions earlier than 149.0.7827.53 on any supported operating system.
Real-world impact
An attacker could gain full control of the victim’s computer, read or modify files, install malware, and potentially compromise other network resources.
Why this severity
The CVSS score of 9.6 reflects that the vulnerability can be triggered over the network, requires no special privileges, needs user interaction to open a file, and allows complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
What to do about it
- 01Upgrade Google Chrome to version 149.0.7827.53 or later.
- 02Restart the browser to apply the update.
NVD-referenced vendor advisory
Timeline
- Jun 4, 2026 · Jun 4, 2026PublishedDisclosed and added to the National Vulnerability Database.
- Jul 22, 2026 · 13d agoAdvisory updatedThe NVD record was last revised.
- Jul 23, 2026 · 12d agoOfficial fix availableA vendor patch or mitigation now exists — see the remediation steps above.
How it’s attacked
References & advisories
- chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-upda…release notes
- issues.chromium.org/issues/511713779permissions required