CVE-2026-12459
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.18%
Last modified
CVE-2026-12459 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Inappropriate implementation in Serial in Google Chrome prior to 149.0.7827.155 allowed a remote attacker to inject arbitrary scripts or HTML (UXSS) via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High). EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Inappropriate implementation in Serial in Google Chrome prior to 149.0.7827.155 allowed a remote attacker to inject arbitrary scripts or HTML (UXSS) via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 149.0.7827.155 |
References
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/517406035Permissions Required
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-12459?
Inappropriate implementation in Serial in Google Chrome prior to 149.0.7827.155 allowed a remote attacker to inject arbitrary scripts or HTML (UXSS) via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
How severe is CVE-2026-12459?
CVE-2026-12459 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-12459?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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