CVE-2026-11238: Inappropriate implementation in DevTools

Published Mar 26, 2026
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2026-11238 Inappropriate implementation in DevTools

Other sources

Inappropriate implementation in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 149.0.7827.53 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a crafted Chrome Extension. (Chromium security severity: Low)

— NVD

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

Credit

Google

Affected Software

7 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
Apple macOS
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
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 Google Chrome to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 149.0.7827.53
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Chromium to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 149.0.7827.53

Event History

Mar 26, 2026
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 4, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:05 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Jun 5, 2026
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-11238?

CVE-2026-11238 is classified with a medium severity rating of 5.9.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-11238?

To mitigate CVE-2026-11238, users should update Google Chrome to version 149.0.7827.53 or later.

3

What does CVE-2026-11238 involve?

CVE-2026-11238 involves an inappropriate implementation in DevTools which could allow attackers to access sensitive information.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2026-11238?

CVE-2026-11238 affects Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge browsers.

5

Is CVE-2026-11238 a significant security risk?

While it has a medium severity score, CVE-2026-11238 poses a notable security risk as it allows potential information exposure.

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