CVE-2026-17651: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-17651 is a critical vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android prior to version 151.0.7922.72. It involves insufficient validation of untrusted input in the Dawn component, which could allow a remote attacker to perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 9.6, indicating severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. A vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch status or remediation level.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of untrusted input in the Dawn component of Google Chrome on Android versions before 151.0.7922.72. Exploitation could enable a remote attacker to escape the browser sandbox by delivering a specially crafted HTML page, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected device. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to escape the sandbox environment of Google Chrome on Android, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution with elevated privileges. This could compromise user data confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected device. No active exploitation has been reported so far.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vulnerability affects versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. Users should update Google Chrome on Android to version 151.0.7922.72 or later to remediate this issue. The vendor advisory link provided should be monitored for official confirmation of patch availability and further guidance. Patch status is not yet confirmed explicitly in the advisory; therefore, checking the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance is recommended.
CVE-2026-17651: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-17651 is a critical vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android prior to version 151.0.7922.72. It involves insufficient validation of untrusted input in the Dawn component, which could allow a remote attacker to perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 9.6, indicating severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. A vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch status or remediation level.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.6critical
Affected software
Chrome
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of untrusted input in the Dawn component of Google Chrome on Android versions before 151.0.7922.72. Exploitation could enable a remote attacker to escape the browser sandbox by delivering a specially crafted HTML page, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected device. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to escape the sandbox environment of Google Chrome on Android, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution with elevated privileges. This could compromise user data confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected device. No active exploitation has been reported so far.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vulnerability affects versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. Users should update Google Chrome on Android to version 151.0.7922.72 or later to remediate this issue. The vendor advisory link provided should be monitored for official confirmation of patch availability and further guidance. Patch status is not yet confirmed explicitly in the advisory; therefore, checking the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance is recommended.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:34:14.211Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a6aa07c9c2644c7f849a610
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:16 UTC
Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 16:57:35 UTC
Last updated: 09/11/2026, 22:08:24 UTC
Views: 78
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