CVE-2026-17667: Uninitialized Use in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-17667 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome's ANGLE component prior to version 151.0.7922.72. It involves uninitialized use that allows a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.5, indicating medium severity. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly confirm patch status or remediation details.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability is an uninitialized use flaw in the ANGLE graphics engine component of Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. Exploiting this flaw could allow a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data by crafting a malicious HTML page. The issue was assigned CVE-2026-17667 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, reflecting medium severity with high confidentiality impact but no integrity or availability impact. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed on July 30, 2026. The vendor advisory URL is provided but does not explicitly state if a patch is available or if users must take action.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized disclosure of cross-origin data, impacting user privacy and confidentiality. There is no indication of integrity or availability impact. No active exploitation has been reported.
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 confirmation, users should update to the latest Chrome version once available to mitigate this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-17667: Uninitialized Use in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-17667 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome's ANGLE component prior to version 151.0.7922.72. It involves uninitialized use that allows a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.5, indicating medium severity. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly confirm patch status or remediation details.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
Chrome
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is an uninitialized use flaw in the ANGLE graphics engine component of Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. Exploiting this flaw could allow a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data by crafting a malicious HTML page. The issue was assigned CVE-2026-17667 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, reflecting medium severity with high confidentiality impact but no integrity or availability impact. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed on July 30, 2026. The vendor advisory URL is provided but does not explicitly state if a patch is available or if users must take action.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized disclosure of cross-origin data, impacting user privacy and confidentiality. There is no indication of integrity or availability impact. No active exploitation has been reported.
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 confirmation, users should update to the latest Chrome version once available to mitigate this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:34:18.199Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a6aa07d9c2644c7f849a69e
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:17 UTC
Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 17:25:44 UTC
Last updated: 09/12/2026, 22:01:31 UTC
Views: 51
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