CVE-2026-11028: Use after free in Media

Published Mar 30, 2026
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2026-11028 Use after free in Media

Other sources

This CVE was assigned by Chrome. Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) ingests Chromium, which addresses this vulnerability. Please see Google Chrome Releases for more information.

— Microsoft

Use after free in Media in Google Chrome on Linux and ChromeOS prior to 149.0.7827.53 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

— MITRE

Credit

Google

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<149.0.7827.53
149.0.7827.53
All of the following
Google Chrome<149.0.7827.53
Any of the following
Google Chrome OS
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)
Patch available
Microsoft Edge<149.0.4022.52

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 149.0.7827.53
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Chromium/Google Chrome (Linux and ChromeOS) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 149.0.7827.53
  3. Compensating control

    If possible, ensure the compromised renderer process threat model is mitigated (e.g., reduce exposure by restricting untrusted HTML content) until systems are updated to 149.0.7827.53 or later.

Event History

Mar 30, 2026
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 4, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:04 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 5, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-11028?

CVE-2026-11028 has a high severity rating of 8.8 on the CVSS scale.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-11028?

To fix CVE-2026-11028, update Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge to the latest version available.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-11028?

CVE-2026-11028 is classified as a Use After Free vulnerability in Media.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2026-11028?

CVE-2026-11028 affects Google Chrome on Linux and ChromeOS, as well as Chromium-based Microsoft Edge.

5

When was CVE-2026-11028 published?

CVE-2026-11028 was published on March 30, 2026.

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