CVE-2026-11238
Analyzed Analyzed - Analysis Complete

Inappropriate Implementation in DevTools in Google Chrome

Publication date: 2026-06-05

Last updated on: 2026-06-05

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Inappropriate implementation in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 149.0.7827.53 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a crafted Chrome Extension. (Chromium security severity: Low)

CVSS Scores

EPSS Scores

Probability:
Percentile:

Meta Information

Published
2026-06-05
Last Modified
2026-06-05
Generated
2026-07-15
AI Q&A
2026-06-05
EPSS Evaluated
2026-07-14
NVD
CVE-2026-11238

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 1 associated CPE
Vendor Product Version / Range
google chrome to 149.0.7827.53 (exc)

Helpful Resources

Exploitability

CWE
CWE Icon
KEV
KEV Icon
CWE ID Description
CWE-306 The product does not perform any authentication for functionality that requires a provable user identity or consumes a significant amount of resources.

Attack-Flow Graph

AI Quick Actions

Instant insights powered by AI
Executive Summary

This vulnerability is due to an inappropriate implementation in DevTools in Google Chrome versions prior to 149.0.7827.53. It allows an attacker who convinces a user to install a malicious Chrome extension to potentially obtain sensitive information from the process memory by using a specially crafted extension.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to access potentially sensitive information from the memory of the Chrome process. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of information if a user installs a malicious extension crafted by the attacker.

Chat Assistant

Ask questions about this CVE
Hi! I’m here to help you understand CVE-2026-11238. Ask me anything about the vulnerability, its impact, or mitigation strategies.
0/70

EPSS Chart