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 affects the Chrome desktop browser and has been publicly disclosed. No explicit patch status is provided in the data, but a vendor advisory link is available for further details.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2026-17655 in Google Chrome's ANGLE component arises from insufficient validation of untrusted input. This flaw allows a remote attacker to potentially escape the browser's sandbox environment by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. The affected version is Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72. The vulnerability is classified as critical by Chromium security. No CVSS score is provided, and the vendor advisory linked may contain patch or mitigation details.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to escape the sandbox protections of Google Chrome, potentially leading to execution of arbitrary code outside the browser sandbox. This elevates the risk of system compromise beyond the browser context.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html for current remediation guidance. Users and administrators should apply the official Chrome update to version 151.0.7922.72 or later once available to mitigate this vulnerability.
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 affects the Chrome desktop browser and has been publicly disclosed. No explicit patch status is provided in the data, but a vendor advisory link is available for further details.
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-17655 in Google Chrome's ANGLE component arises from insufficient validation of untrusted input. This flaw allows a remote attacker to potentially escape the browser's sandbox environment by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. The affected version is Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72. The vulnerability is classified as critical by Chromium security. No CVSS score is provided, and the vendor advisory linked may contain patch or mitigation details.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to escape the sandbox protections of Google Chrome, potentially leading to execution of arbitrary code outside the browser sandbox. This elevates the risk of system compromise beyond the browser context.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html for current remediation guidance. Users and administrators should apply the official Chrome update to version 151.0.7922.72 or later once available to mitigate this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:34:15.240Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- 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: 07/30/2026, 03:22:25 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 03:22:25 UTC
Views: 2
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