CVE-2026-11158
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Chrome Mac Sandbox Escape via AppleScript in Downloads

Publication date: 2026-06-04

Last updated on: 2026-06-08

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Downloads in Google Chrome on Mac prior to 149.0.7827.53 allowed a local attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted AppleScript command. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
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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-2026-11158
EUVD
EUVD-2026-34619
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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 involves insufficient validation of untrusted input in the Downloads component of Google Chrome on Mac systems prior to version 149.0.7827.53. A local attacker could exploit this by crafting a malicious AppleScript command, potentially allowing them to escape the browser's sandbox environment.

Impact Analysis

The impact of this vulnerability is that a local attacker could bypass the sandbox protections of Google Chrome on Mac. This sandbox escape could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands or code on the host system with elevated privileges, potentially compromising system security.

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