CVE-2026-12018
Received Received - Intake
Privilege Escalation in Google Chrome Mojo on Windows

Publication date: 2026-06-11

Last updated on: 2026-06-11

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Inappropriate implementation in Mojo in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 149.0.7827.115 allowed a local attacker to perform OS-level privilege escalation via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: High)
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Published
2026-06-11
Last Modified
2026-06-11
Generated
2026-06-12
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2026-06-12
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NVD
CVE-2026-12018
EUVD
EUVD-2026-36339
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Vendor Product Version / Range
google chrome to 149.0.7827.115 (exc)
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CWE-UNKNOWN
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an inappropriate implementation in Mojo within Google Chrome on Windows versions prior to 149.0.7827.115. It allows a local attacker to escalate their privileges at the operating system level by using a malicious file.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can allow a local attacker to gain higher privileges on the affected Windows system. This means the attacker could perform actions that normally require elevated permissions, potentially compromising system security and accessing sensitive data or system functions.

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