CVE-2026-12008: Use After Free
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
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 149.0.4022.69 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Chromium/Google Chrome (DigitalCredentials)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 149.0.7827.115 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 149.0.7827.115
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2026-12034
- CVE-2026-7922
- CVE-2026-13033
- CVE-2026-9970
- CVE-2026-10969
- CVE-2026-10003
- CVE-2026-9933
- CVE-2026-9993
- CVE-2026-9961
- CVE-2026-9995
- CVE-2026-12439
- CVE-2026-10905
- CVE-2026-8557
- CVE-2026-9903
- CVE-2026-7339
- CVE-2026-8559
- CVE-2026-6920
- CVE-2026-8524
- CVE-2026-10007
- CVE-2026-12440
- CVE-2026-6360
- CVE-2026-12441
- CVE-2026-7348
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-12008?
CVE-2026-12008 is categorized as a 'Use After Free' vulnerability affecting DigitalCredentials.
Which software is affected by CVE-2026-12008?
CVE-2026-12008 affects Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge which are based on the Chromium engine.
When was CVE-2026-12008 published?
CVE-2026-12008 was published on May 27, 2026.