CVE-2026-11229
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Privilege Escalation in Google Chrome

Publication date: 2026-06-04

Last updated on: 2026-06-10

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Inappropriate implementation in Enterprise in Google Chrome prior to 149.0.7827.53 allowed a local attacker to perform privilege escalation via physical access to the device. (Chromium security severity: Low)
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Published
2026-06-04
Last Modified
2026-06-10
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-269 The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an inappropriate implementation in the Enterprise version of Google Chrome prior to version 149.0.7827.53. It allows a local attacker who has physical access to the device to perform privilege escalation.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can allow a local attacker with physical access to your device to escalate their privileges. This means the attacker could gain higher-level permissions than intended, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or access on the device.

Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, update Google Chrome to version 149.0.7827.53 or later, as the issue affects versions prior to this release.

Additionally, restrict physical access to devices to prevent local attackers from exploiting this privilege escalation vulnerability.

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