CVE-2026-12459: High Inappropriate implementation in Serial

Published May 28, 2026
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2026-12459 Inappropriate implementation in Serial

Other sources

Inappropriate implementation in Serial in Google Chrome prior to 149.0.7827.155 allowed a remote attacker to inject arbitrary scripts or HTML (UXSS) via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

NVD

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

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
Google Google Chrome<149.0.7827.155
All of the following
Google Chrome<149.0.7827.155
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Edge<149.0.4022.80
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)<149.0.4022.80
149.0.4022.80

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 149.0.4022.80
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 149.0.7827.155
  3. Compensating control

    Because Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) ingests Chromium and is affected by the Chromium fix, ensure Edge is updated to a Chromium release that includes the Serial fix (CVE-2026-12459), following the Chrome/Edge release guidance.

Event History

Jun 17, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:38 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:38 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:20 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 19, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Aug 10, 2026
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-12459?

CVE-2026-12459 has a security severity rating of High due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-12459?

To fix CVE-2026-12459, update Google Chrome to version 149.0.7827.155 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-12459?

CVE-2026-12459 is classified as an Inappropriate implementation of Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2026-12459?

Users of Google Chrome versions prior to 149.0.7827.155 are affected by CVE-2026-12459.

5

Can CVE-2026-12459 lead to data breaches?

Yes, CVE-2026-12459 can allow attackers to inject arbitrary scripts or HTML, potentially leading to data breaches.

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