CVE-2026-17671: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-17671 is a high-severity 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 who has compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability affects the Chrome desktop browser and was publicly disclosed in July 2026. No CVSS score is available, and no explicit patch or remediation level is stated in the provided data. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not specify patch status in the input data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of untrusted input in the ANGLE component of Google Chrome before version 151.0.7922.72. An attacker who has already compromised the renderer process could exploit this flaw to perform a sandbox escape, potentially increasing their privileges and bypassing security restrictions. The issue is classified as high severity by Chromium security. The vulnerability was published on July 30, 2026, with no CVSS score or explicit remediation level provided in the source data. The vendor advisory URL is available for further details.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker with control over the renderer process to escape the sandbox environment, potentially leading to greater system compromise beyond the browser sandbox. This elevates the risk of executing arbitrary code with higher privileges or accessing restricted system resources. However, exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process.
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 an official fix or update is confirmed, users should apply any available Chrome updates promptly. No other specific mitigations are provided in the input data.
CVE-2026-17671: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-17671 is a high-severity 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 who has compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability affects the Chrome desktop browser and was publicly disclosed in July 2026. No CVSS score is available, and no explicit patch or remediation level is stated in the provided data. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not specify patch status in the input data.
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of untrusted input in the ANGLE component of Google Chrome before version 151.0.7922.72. An attacker who has already compromised the renderer process could exploit this flaw to perform a sandbox escape, potentially increasing their privileges and bypassing security restrictions. The issue is classified as high severity by Chromium security. The vulnerability was published on July 30, 2026, with no CVSS score or explicit remediation level provided in the source data. The vendor advisory URL is available for further details.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker with control over the renderer process to escape the sandbox environment, potentially leading to greater system compromise beyond the browser sandbox. This elevates the risk of executing arbitrary code with higher privileges or accessing restricted system resources. However, exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process.
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 an official fix or update is confirmed, users should apply any available Chrome updates promptly. No other specific mitigations are provided in the input data.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:34:19.215Z
- 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: 6a6aa07f9c2644c7f849a6f5
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:19 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 02:52:32 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 02:52:32 UTC
Views: 2
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