CVE-2026-12008: Use After Free

Published May 27, 2026
·
Updated

Chromium: CVE-2026-12008 Use after free  DigitalCredentials

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 DigitalCredentials in Google Chrome prior to 149.0.7827.115 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Critical)

NVD

Credit

Google

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
Google Google Chrome<149.0.7827.115
Microsoft Edge<149.0.4022.69
All of the following
Google Chrome<149.0.7827.115
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)<149.0.4022.69
149.0.4022.69

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 149.0.4022.69
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Chromium/Google Chrome (DigitalCredentials) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 149.0.7827.115
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 149.0.7827.115

Event History

Jun 11, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:48 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:48 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 15, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-12008?

CVE-2026-12008 has a high severity rating of 8.3 according to the CVSS 3.1 scoring system.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-12008?

To fix CVE-2026-12008, update Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge to the latest version where this vulnerability has been patched.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-12008?

CVE-2026-12008 is categorized as a 'Use After Free' vulnerability affecting DigitalCredentials.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2026-12008?

CVE-2026-12008 affects Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge which are based on the Chromium engine.

5

When was CVE-2026-12008 published?

CVE-2026-12008 was published on May 27, 2026.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203