CVE-2026-11272: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Reading List

Published Apr 11, 2026
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Updated

Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Reading List in Google Chrome on iOS prior to 149.0.7827.53 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to perform privilege escalation via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)

Credit

Google

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<149.0.7827.53
149.0.7827.53
All of the following
Google Chrome<149.0.7827.53
Apple iPhone OS

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 (iOS) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 149.0.7827.53

Event History

Apr 11, 2026
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 4, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:06 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Jun 5, 2026
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:17 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-11272?

CVE-2026-11272 has a severity rating of high, with a CVSS score of 8.8.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-11272?

To fix CVE-2026-11272, update Google Chrome on iOS to version 149.0.7827.53 or later.

3

What vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2026-11272?

CVE-2026-11272 is associated with insufficient validation of untrusted input in the Reading List feature of Google Chrome.

4

Can CVE-2026-11272 lead to remote attacks?

Yes, CVE-2026-11272 may allow a remote attacker to perform privilege escalation through specific UI gestures.

5

Which platform is affected by CVE-2026-11272?

CVE-2026-11272 affects Google Chrome on iOS prior to version 149.0.7827.53.

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