CVE-2026-19139: Race Condition
Published Aug 6, 2026
·Updated
Race in CredentialProvider in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 151.0.7922.109 allowed a local attacker to perform OS-level privilege escalation via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: High)
Affected Software
1 affected component
Google Chrome (Windows)<151.0.7922.109
Event History
Aug 6, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:33 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-19139?
The severity of CVE-2026-19139 is classified as High due to its potential for privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-19139?
To fix CVE-2026-19139, update Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.109 or later.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-19139?
CVE-2026-19139 is a race condition vulnerability in the CredentialProvider of Google Chrome.
4
Who is affected by CVE-2026-19139?
CVE-2026-19139 affects users of Google Chrome on Windows prior to version 151.0.7922.109.
5
What can an attacker do with CVE-2026-19139?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2026-19139 to gain OS-level privileges through a malicious file.