Use After Free Vulnerability in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-12451

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor: Google
Status: Chrome
Vendor: CVE Published:; 17 June 2026

What is CVE-2026-12451?

A use after free vulnerability in the DigitalCredentials component of Google Chrome prior to version 149.0.7827.155 allows remote attackers to exploit the renderer process. By crafting a malicious HTML page, an attacker can potentially execute a sandbox escape, leading to a compromise of the system's integrity. This vulnerability highlights the importance of keeping web browsers updated to mitigate risks associated with untrusted content.

Affected Version(s)

Chrome 149.0.7827.155

References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-chan...

https://issues.chromium.org/issues/514741076

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Timeline

Vulnerability published
Jun 17, 2026
Vulnerability Reserved
Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2026-12451 Data

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