CVE-2026-11189
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Chrome DevTools Navigation Bypass via Malicious Extension

Publication date: 2026-06-04

Last updated on: 2026-06-09

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Insufficient validation of untrusted input in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 149.0.7827.53 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to bypass navigation restrictions via a crafted Chrome Extension. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
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Published
2026-06-04
Last Modified
2026-06-09
Generated
2026-06-25
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2026-06-05
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-24
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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 DevTools component of Google Chrome versions prior to 149.0.7827.53. An attacker who convinces a user to install a malicious Chrome extension can exploit this flaw to bypass navigation restrictions by using a specially crafted extension.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass navigation restrictions in the browser via a malicious extension. This could lead to unauthorized navigation actions within the browser, potentially exposing the user to harmful content or enabling further attacks.

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