CVE-2026-11297: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Reader Mode

Published Apr 14, 2026
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2026-11297 Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Reader Mode

Other sources

Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Reader Mode in Google Chrome on Android prior to 149.0.7827.53 allowed a local attacker to bypass navigation restrictions via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: Low)

— MITRE

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

5 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<149.0.7827.53
149.0.7827.53
Microsoft Edge<149.0.4022.53
All of the following
Google Chrome<149.0.7827.53
Google Android
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)<149.0.4022.53
149.0.4022.53

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

    Fixed in 149.0.4022.53
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Google Chrome for Android (Chromium) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 149.0.7827.53
  4. Compensating control

    Ensure Reader Mode is not used with untrusted/malicious files, as Chromium Reader Mode prior to 149.0.7827.53 could bypass navigation restrictions.

Event History

Apr 14, 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
Jun 9, 2026
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-2026-11297?

CVE-2026-11297 has a severity rating of high with a CVSS score of 7.7.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-11297?

To fix CVE-2026-11297, update Google Chrome on Android to version 149.0.7827.53 or later.

3

What type of attack does CVE-2026-11297 allow?

CVE-2026-11297 allows a local attacker to bypass navigation restrictions via a malicious file.

4

On which platforms is CVE-2026-11297 applicable?

CVE-2026-11297 is applicable to Google Chrome on Android and Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based).

5

When was CVE-2026-11297 published?

CVE-2026-11297 was published on April 14, 2026.

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