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CVE-2026-17659: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-17659cvecve-2026-17659
Published: 07/30/2026 (07/30/2026, 00:18:45 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: Chrome

Description

CVE-2026-17659 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome's SiteIsolation feature prior to version 151.0.7922.72. It allows a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to bypass site isolation protections using a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability affects Chrome desktop versions before 151.0.7922.72. No CVSS score is provided. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.

Affected software

Affected versions
=151.0.7922.72<151.0.7922.72

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Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/30/2026, 03:07:51 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability involves an inappropriate implementation in the SiteIsolation mechanism of Google Chrome before version 151.0.7922.72. An attacker with control over the renderer process can exploit this flaw to bypass site isolation, potentially enabling cross-site data access or other security boundary violations. The issue is specific to the renderer process and requires prior compromise of that process. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed with a high severity rating by Chromium security. The vendor advisory URL is provided but does not explicitly state the patch or remediation status in the given data.

Potential Impact

If exploited, an attacker who has compromised the renderer process can bypass site isolation protections, which are designed to prevent cross-site data leaks and improve browser security. This could lead to unauthorized access to data from other sites within the browser context. The severity is high due to the potential impact on browser security boundaries.

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. Until official fixes are confirmed, users should apply updates promptly once available. No other specific mitigations are detailed in the provided data.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Chrome
Date Reserved
2026-07-27T23:34:16.283Z
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: 6a6aa07c9c2644c7f849a630

Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:16 UTC

Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 03:07:51 UTC

Last updated: 07/30/2026, 03:07:51 UTC

Views: 2

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