CVE-2026-17710: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-17710 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Mac related to an inappropriate implementation of MHTML. It allows a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. The issue affects Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.72 on Mac. No explicit patch or remediation level is stated in the provided data, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an inappropriate implementation in the MHTML component of Google Chrome on Mac platforms before version 151.0.7922.72. An attacker with control over the renderer process could exploit this flaw to perform a sandbox escape by delivering a crafted HTML page. The sandbox escape could lead to increased privileges or further compromise of the system. The vulnerability is classified as high severity by Chromium security. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status in the input data.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to escape the sandbox environment, potentially leading to greater control over the affected system. This increases the risk of further exploitation or system compromise on Mac devices running vulnerable Chrome versions.
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 exercise caution with untrusted content and consider updating Chrome to the latest available version.
CVE-2026-17710: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-17710 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Mac related to an inappropriate implementation of MHTML. It allows a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. The issue affects Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.72 on Mac. No explicit patch or remediation level is stated in the provided data, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an inappropriate implementation in the MHTML component of Google Chrome on Mac platforms before version 151.0.7922.72. An attacker with control over the renderer process could exploit this flaw to perform a sandbox escape by delivering a crafted HTML page. The sandbox escape could lead to increased privileges or further compromise of the system. The vulnerability is classified as high severity by Chromium security. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status in the input data.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to escape the sandbox environment, potentially leading to greater control over the affected system. This increases the risk of further exploitation or system compromise on Mac devices running vulnerable Chrome versions.
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 exercise caution with untrusted content and consider updating Chrome to the latest available version.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:34:28.212Z
- 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: 6a6aa0859c2644c7f849a941
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:25 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 01:37:11 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 01:37:11 UTC
Views: 2
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