Critical· 9.6official fix available
CVE-2026-11167
A critical flaw in Google Chrome for Android lets a remote attacker escape the browser sandbox if they can control the renderer process, potentially giving them full device access.
publishedJun 4, 2026
last modifiedJul 23, 2026
sourcesNVD
severity · cvss
9.6
critical · how bad it is
exploitation · epss
<1%
14th percentile · chance of exploitation in 30 days
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counting…on Aug 23, 2026
An official fix is available, so this entry is kept for 30 days and then removed automatically.
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Who is affected
Google Chrome on Android versions before 149.0.7827.53.
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Real-world impact
An attacker could gain complete control over the device, read or modify data, install malware, or perform other malicious actions.
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Why this severity
The CVSS score of 9.6 reflects that the flaw can be exploited remotely without authentication, requires only a crafted HTML page, and gives the attacker full control over the device.
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What to do about it
official fix available
recommended steps
- 011. Update Google Chrome to version 149.0.7827.53 or later.
- 022. Restart the browser to apply the update.
NVD description indicates fix in Chrome version 149.0.7827.53 or later.
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Timeline
- Jun 4, 2026 · Jun 4, 2026PublishedDisclosed and added to the National Vulnerability Database.
- Jul 23, 2026 · 12d agoAdvisory updatedThe NVD record was last revised.
- Jul 24, 2026 · 11d agoOfficial fix availableA vendor patch or mitigation now exists — see the remediation steps above.
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How it’s attacked
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeChanged
Confidentiality impactHigh
Integrity impactHigh
Availability impactHigh
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References & advisories
- chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-upda…vendor advisory
- issues.chromium.org/issues/502228856permissions required
(ai-assisted) A model wrote this summary from the official data, so double-check it against the source before you act on it. Read the official advisory →