Vulnerability Description
Inappropriate implementation in UI in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 149.0.7827.53 allowed a local attacker to perform privilege escalation via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: High)
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 149.0.7827.53 | |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.Release Notes
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/504104263Permissions Required
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-10942?
CVE-2026-10942 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Inappropriate implementation in UI in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 149.0.7827.53 allowed a local attacker to perform privilege escalation via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: High)
How severe is CVE-2026-10942?
CVE-2026-10942 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-10942?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome, Microsoft Windows.