CVE-2026-13791: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-13791 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 150.0.7871.47. It involves insufficient validation of untrusted input in the Downloads component, which allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code by convincing a user to install a malicious Chrome extension. The vulnerability requires user interaction to exploit and is related to crafted Chrome extensions.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Google Chrome's Downloads feature allows arbitrary code execution due to insufficient validation of untrusted input. An attacker who persuades a user to install a malicious extension can exploit this flaw. The issue affects Chrome versions before 150.0.7871.47. No CVSS score is provided, and no explicit remediation level or patch availability is stated in the input data. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch status in the input.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation enables arbitrary code execution in the context of the user running Chrome, potentially compromising the user's system. The attack requires social engineering to convince the user to install a malicious extension. There are no known exploits in the wild as of the published date.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0175352312.html for current remediation guidance. Users should avoid installing untrusted Chrome extensions until a fix is confirmed.
CVE-2026-13791: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-13791 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 150.0.7871.47. It involves insufficient validation of untrusted input in the Downloads component, which allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code by convincing a user to install a malicious Chrome extension. The vulnerability requires user interaction to exploit and is related to crafted Chrome extensions.
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Chrome's Downloads feature allows arbitrary code execution due to insufficient validation of untrusted input. An attacker who persuades a user to install a malicious extension can exploit this flaw. The issue affects Chrome versions before 150.0.7871.47. No CVSS score is provided, and no explicit remediation level or patch availability is stated in the input data. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch status in the input.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation enables arbitrary code execution in the context of the user running Chrome, potentially compromising the user's system. The attack requires social engineering to convince the user to install a malicious extension. There are no known exploits in the wild as of the published date.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0175352312.html for current remediation guidance. Users should avoid installing untrusted Chrome extensions until a fix is confirmed.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-29T23:03:18.644Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0175352312.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a444c0f27e9c7971985c81a
Added to database: 06/30/2026, 23:06:55 UTC
Last enriched: 07/01/2026, 01:51:46 UTC
Last updated: 07/01/2026, 01:51:46 UTC
Views: 2
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