CVE-2026-17725: Type Confusion in Google Chrome
A type confusion vulnerability exists in the V8 engine of Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the browser's sandbox by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. There is no explicit patch status provided in the data, but the affected version is identified as exactly 151.0.7922.72, implying that versions before this are vulnerable. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-17725 is a type confusion vulnerability in the V8 JavaScript engine used by Google Chrome. It affects versions prior to 151.0.7922.72 and enables remote code execution within the sandbox environment via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is rated high severity by Chromium security. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly state the patch or remediation status in the input data. The affected version listed is exactly 151.0.7922.72, indicating that this version is vulnerable or the fix is included in a later version.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox of the Chrome browser. This could lead to compromise of the browser process and potentially further attacks depending on sandbox escape capabilities. No known exploits in the wild have been reported, reducing immediate risk but the vulnerability remains significant due to the potential for code execution.
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. Users should update to the latest Chrome version beyond 151.0.7922.72 once available to ensure protection. Until then, exercise caution with untrusted web content.
CVE-2026-17725: Type Confusion in Google Chrome
Description
A type confusion vulnerability exists in the V8 engine of Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the browser's sandbox by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. There is no explicit patch status provided in the data, but the affected version is identified as exactly 151.0.7922.72, implying that versions before this are vulnerable. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-17725 is a type confusion vulnerability in the V8 JavaScript engine used by Google Chrome. It affects versions prior to 151.0.7922.72 and enables remote code execution within the sandbox environment via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is rated high severity by Chromium security. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly state the patch or remediation status in the input data. The affected version listed is exactly 151.0.7922.72, indicating that this version is vulnerable or the fix is included in a later version.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox of the Chrome browser. This could lead to compromise of the browser process and potentially further attacks depending on sandbox escape capabilities. No known exploits in the wild have been reported, reducing immediate risk but the vulnerability remains significant due to the potential for code execution.
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. Users should update to the latest Chrome version beyond 151.0.7922.72 once available to ensure protection. Until then, exercise caution with untrusted web content.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:34:31.620Z
- 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: 6a6aa0869c2644c7f849a9a4
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:26 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 01:07:12 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 01:07:12 UTC
Views: 2
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