CVE-2026-12448
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Privilege Escalation in Google Chrome Android WebView

Publication date: 2026-06-17

Last updated on: 2026-06-17

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Inappropriate implementation in WebView in Google Chrome on Android prior to 149.0.7827.155 allowed a remote attacker to perform privilege escalation via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
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Published
2026-06-17
Last Modified
2026-06-17
Generated
2026-06-17
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2026-06-17
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NVD
CVE-2026-12448
EUVD
EUVD-2026-37533
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Vendor Product Version / Range
google chrome to 149.0.7827.155 (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 due to an inappropriate implementation in the WebView component of Google Chrome on Android versions prior to 149.0.7827.155. It allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges by using a specially crafted HTML page.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to privilege escalation, meaning an attacker could gain higher-level access than intended. This can compromise the security of your device or data by allowing unauthorized actions or access.

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