CVE-2026-12441: Use after free in File Input
Chromium: CVE-2026-12441 Use after free in File Input
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 File Input in Google Chrome on Linux prior to 149.0.7827.155 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Critical)
— NVD
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 149.0.4022.80 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Google Chrome / Chromium (Linux)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 149.0.7827.155
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-12441?
CVE-2026-12441 has a critical security severity rating of 86 due to the potential for heap corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2026-12441?
To fix CVE-2026-12441, update Google Chrome to version 149.0.7827.155 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-12441?
CVE-2026-12441 is characterized as a 'Use After Free' vulnerability affecting the File Input feature.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2026-12441?
CVE-2026-12441 could allow a remote attacker to exploit the vulnerability and potentially execute arbitrary code.
On which platform does CVE-2026-12441 affect Google Chrome?
CVE-2026-12441 specifically affects the Linux version of Google Chrome prior to 149.0.7827.155.