CVE-2026-11169: chrome — Fix

Description

Inappropriate implementation in XML in Google Chrome prior to 149.0.7827.53 allowed a remote attacker to inject arbitrary scripts or HTML (UXSS) via a crafted XML file. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.1

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0021

Probability of exploitation

0.11%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-91 CWE-91

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
google	chrome	< 149.0.7827.53
apple	macos	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
microsoft	windows	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html

Other References

https://issues.chromium.org/issues/502285273

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-11169? +

Inappropriate implementation in XML in Google Chrome prior to 149.0.7827.53 allowed a remote attacker to inject arbitrary scripts or HTML (UXSS) via a crafted XML file. (Chromium security severity: Medium) It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-11169? +

CVE-2026-11169 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.1 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching. The EPSS score is 0.0021, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-11169? +

CVE-2026-11169 affects products from apple, google, linux, microsoft, specifically: chrome, linux_kernel, macos, windows. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-11169? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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