CVE-2026-12020: Use After Free

Published May 27, 2026
·
Updated

Use after free in Autofill in Google Chrome on Mac prior to 149.0.7827.115 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

Credit

Google

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Google Google Chrome (macOS)<149.0.7827.115
Google Chrome<149.0.7827.114
149.0.7827.114
All of the following
Google Chrome<149.0.7827.115
Apple macOS

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 149.0.7827.114
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Google Chrome on Mac to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 149.0.7827.115

Event History

May 27, 2026
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-12020?

CVE-2026-12020 has a high severity rating of 8.8 on the CVSS scale.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-12020?

To fix CVE-2026-12020, update Google Chrome on your Mac to version 149.0.7827.115 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-12020?

CVE-2026-12020 is classified as a Use After Free vulnerability impacting the Autofill feature in Google Chrome.

4

What impact does CVE-2026-12020 have?

CVE-2026-12020 could allow a remote attacker to exploit heap corruption through a crafted HTML page.

5

On which platforms does CVE-2026-12020 affect Google Chrome?

CVE-2026-12020 specifically affects Google Chrome on macOS prior to version 149.0.7827.115.

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