CVE-2026-17688: Use after free in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-17688 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Input component of Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72. This flaw could allow a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the sandbox by using a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. There is no explicit CVSS score provided, and the vendor advisory does not specify a remediation level or patch status.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Input handling of Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. Exploitation requires that an attacker has already compromised the renderer process, after which they could leverage this flaw to escape the browser sandbox via a specially crafted HTML page. The sandbox escape could lead to increased privileges or further system compromise. The vulnerability is publicly disclosed and assigned CVE-2026-17688. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
Potential Impact
A successful exploit could allow an attacker with control over the renderer process to break out of the Chrome sandbox, potentially leading to execution of arbitrary code with higher privileges on the host system. 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. Until official fixes are confirmed and applied, users should exercise caution with untrusted web content and consider applying any available Chrome updates promptly.
CVE-2026-17688: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-17688 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Input component of Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72. This flaw could allow a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the sandbox by using a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. There is no explicit CVSS score provided, and the vendor advisory does not specify a remediation level or patch status.
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Input handling of Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. Exploitation requires that an attacker has already compromised the renderer process, after which they could leverage this flaw to escape the browser sandbox via a specially crafted HTML page. The sandbox escape could lead to increased privileges or further system compromise. The vulnerability is publicly disclosed and assigned CVE-2026-17688. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
Potential Impact
A successful exploit could allow an attacker with control over the renderer process to break out of the Chrome sandbox, potentially leading to execution of arbitrary code with higher privileges on the host system. 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. Until official fixes are confirmed and applied, users should exercise caution with untrusted web content and consider applying any available Chrome updates promptly.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:34:23.140Z
- 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: 6a6aa0809c2644c7f849a7a5
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:20 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 02:08:07 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 02:41:07 UTC
Views: 3
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