CVE-2026-10942
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Inappropriate UI Implementation in Google Chrome on Windows Allows Privilege Escalation

Publication date: 2026-06-04

Last updated on: 2026-06-08

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Inappropriate implementation in UI in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 149.0.7827.53 allowed a local attacker to perform privilege escalation via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: High)
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Published
2026-06-04
Last Modified
2026-06-08
Generated
2026-06-25
AI Q&A
2026-06-05
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-24
NVD
CVE-2026-10942
EUVD
EUVD-2026-34391
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Vendor Product Version / Range
google chrome to 149.0.7827.53 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-20 The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an inappropriate implementation in the user interface of Google Chrome on Windows versions prior to 149.0.7827.53. It allows a local attacker to escalate their privileges by using a malicious file.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can impact you by allowing a local attacker to gain higher privileges on your Windows system through Google Chrome. This privilege escalation could enable the attacker to perform actions that require elevated permissions, potentially compromising system security.

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