CVE-2026-17711: Google Chrome · Race
Affects Google ChromeSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.6 Critical : upgrade to 151.0.7922.72 as a priority.
Data as of 28 Oct 2026, 05:11 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 19% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 151.0.7922.72
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 30 Jul 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade Google Chrome to 151.0.7922.72.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| GoogleChrome | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
A fix is available in Google Chrome version 151.0.7922.72. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. Since this is not a cloud service, patching the client software is required. Check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html for the latest remediation guidance.
Description
A race condition vulnerability in the Downloads component of Google Chrome on Mac prior to version 151.0.7922.72 allows a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability has a high severity rating and a CVSS score of 9.6, indicating critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.