CVE-2026-11697: High Insufficient validation of untrusted input in UI
Chromium: CVE-2026-11696 Uninitialized Use in Video
Other sources
Insufficient validation of untrusted input in UI in Google Chrome prior to 149.0.7827.103 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
— 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
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 149.0.4022.62 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Chromium (Google Chrome)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 149.0.7827.103 - Compensating control
Ensure the browser is updated since Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) ingests Chromium and addresses this vulnerability via the Chromium update.
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2026-11669
- CVE-2026-8513
- CVE-2026-9979
- CVE-2026-10982
- CVE-2026-11693
- CVE-2026-11694
- CVE-2026-11660
- CVE-2026-11692
- CVE-2026-11670
- CVE-2026-11646
- CVE-2026-11683
- CVE-2026-11689
- CVE-2026-9952
- CVE-2026-11651
- CVE-2026-10981
- CVE-2026-11682
- CVE-2026-11674
- CVE-2026-10988
- CVE-2026-11662
- CVE-2026-15901
- CVE-2026-9986
- CVE-2026-7357
- CVE-2026-9985
- CVE-2026-15765
- CVE-2026-13860
- CVE-2026-15133
- CVE-2026-10888
- CVE-2026-15129
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-11697?
The severity of CVE-2026-11697 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.6.
How do I fix CVE-2026-11697?
To fix CVE-2026-11697, update Google Chrome to version 149.0.7827.103 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-11697?
CVE-2026-11697 is an input validation vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to perform a sandbox escape.
Who is affected by CVE-2026-11697?
Users of Google Chrome prior to version 149.0.7827.103 are affected by CVE-2026-11697.
What could an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2026-11697?
An attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox by exploiting CVE-2026-11697.