Google Chrome up to 149.0.7827.115 on macOS Updater sandbox

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Chrome on macOS and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Updater. Executing a manipulation can lead to sandbox. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-12468. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Chrome on macOS. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component Updater. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a sandbox vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-265. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Race in Updater in Google Chrome on Mac prior to 149.0.7827.155 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

The advisory is shared for download at chromereleases.googleblog.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-12468 since 06/16/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 06/17/2026). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1611.

Upgrading to version 149.0.7827.155 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-37518). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Sandbox
CWE: CWE-265 / CWE-264
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Chrome 149.0.7827.155

Timelineinfo

06/16/2026 CVE reserved
06/17/2026 +1 days Advisory disclosed
06/17/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/17/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: chromereleases.googleblog.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-12468 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-12468
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-371536
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/17/2026 05:49
Updated: 06/17/2026 09:58
Changes: 06/17/2026 05:49 (58), 06/17/2026 09:58 (1)
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