CVE-2026-17655: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-17655 is a critical vulnerability in Google Chrome's ANGLE component prior to version 151.0.7922.72. It involves insufficient validation of untrusted input, which could allow a remote attacker to perform a sandbox escape by crafting a malicious HTML page. This vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 9.6, indicating severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time. The vendor has published an advisory linked to a stable channel update, implying a fix is available in version 151.0.7922.72.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Google Chrome's ANGLE component arises from insufficient validation of untrusted input. Exploiting this flaw could enable a remote attacker to escape the browser's sandbox environment by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. The issue affects Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. The vulnerability is rated critical with a CVSS score of 9.6, reflecting its potential to cause high impact on system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Google has released a stable channel update addressing this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to escape the Chrome sandbox, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. No active exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users and administrators should update Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.72 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. The vendor advisory linked confirms the availability of an official fix. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor.
CVE-2026-17655: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-17655 is a critical vulnerability in Google Chrome's ANGLE component prior to version 151.0.7922.72. It involves insufficient validation of untrusted input, which could allow a remote attacker to perform a sandbox escape by crafting a malicious HTML page. This vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 9.6, indicating severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time. The vendor has published an advisory linked to a stable channel update, implying a fix is available in version 151.0.7922.72.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.6critical
Affected software
Chrome
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Chrome's ANGLE component arises from insufficient validation of untrusted input. Exploiting this flaw could enable a remote attacker to escape the browser's sandbox environment by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. The issue affects Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. The vulnerability is rated critical with a CVSS score of 9.6, reflecting its potential to cause high impact on system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Google has released a stable channel update addressing this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to escape the Chrome sandbox, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. No active exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users and administrators should update Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.72 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. The vendor advisory linked confirms the availability of an official fix. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:34:15.240Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a6aa07c9c2644c7f849a620
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:16 UTC
Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 16:58:04 UTC
Last updated: 09/12/2026, 10:01:29 UTC
Views: 98
Community Reviews
0 reviewsCrowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.
Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.
Actions
Updates to AI analysis require Pro Console access. Upgrade inside Console → Billing.
Need more coverage?
Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.
For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.
Latest Threats
Check if your credentials are on the dark web
Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.