CVE-2026-12027: Critical severity Google Chrome vulnerability

Published May 28, 2026
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Updated

Inappropriate implementation in Headless 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: High)

Credit

Google

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<149.0.7827.115
Google Chrome<149.0.7827.114
149.0.7827.114
All of the following
Google Chrome<149.0.7827.115
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows

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

Event History

May 28, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-12027?

The severity of CVE-2026-12027 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.6.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-12027?

To fix CVE-2026-12027, you should update Google Chrome to version 149.0.7827.115 or later.

3

What vulnerabilities are exploited in CVE-2026-12027?

CVE-2026-12027 allows a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page.

4

What impact does CVE-2026-12027 have on users?

CVE-2026-12027 can potentially lead to unauthorized access to the user's system due to sandbox escape.

5

Which software is affected by CVE-2026-12027?

CVE-2026-12027 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 149.0.7827.115.

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