CVE-2026-17765: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-17765 is a medium severity vulnerability in Google Chrome's WebProtect feature prior to version 151.0.7922.72. It allows a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to leak cross-origin data via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability involves an inappropriate implementation that could lead to unauthorized data disclosure. There are no known exploits in the wild, and no explicit vendor remediation level is stated in the advisory.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-17765) affects Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. It arises from an inappropriate implementation in the WebProtect component, which allows a remote attacker with control over the renderer process to leak cross-origin data by using a crafted HTML page. The issue is classified under CWE-346 (Origin Validation Error). The CVSS v3.1 base score is 4.3 (medium severity), indicating a network attack vector with low complexity and no privileges required but requiring user interaction. The impact is limited to confidentiality loss without integrity or availability impact. The vendor advisory URL is provided but does not explicitly state a remediation level or patch availability.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows an attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to leak cross-origin data, potentially exposing sensitive information from other origins. There is no indication of integrity or availability impact. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vendor advisory linked indicates a stable channel update for Chrome but does not explicitly confirm a patch or remediation level. Since the affected version is prior to 151.0.7922.72, updating to version 151.0.7922.72 or later is recommended to mitigate this vulnerability. Patch status is not yet confirmed explicitly in the advisory; users should verify the update details from the official Chrome release notes.
CVE-2026-17765: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-17765 is a medium severity vulnerability in Google Chrome's WebProtect feature prior to version 151.0.7922.72. It allows a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to leak cross-origin data via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability involves an inappropriate implementation that could lead to unauthorized data disclosure. There are no known exploits in the wild, and no explicit vendor remediation level is stated in the advisory.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Affected software
Chrome
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-17765) affects Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. It arises from an inappropriate implementation in the WebProtect component, which allows a remote attacker with control over the renderer process to leak cross-origin data by using a crafted HTML page. The issue is classified under CWE-346 (Origin Validation Error). The CVSS v3.1 base score is 4.3 (medium severity), indicating a network attack vector with low complexity and no privileges required but requiring user interaction. The impact is limited to confidentiality loss without integrity or availability impact. The vendor advisory URL is provided but does not explicitly state a remediation level or patch availability.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows an attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to leak cross-origin data, potentially exposing sensitive information from other origins. There is no indication of integrity or availability impact. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vendor advisory linked indicates a stable channel update for Chrome but does not explicitly confirm a patch or remediation level. Since the affected version is prior to 151.0.7922.72, updating to version 151.0.7922.72 or later is recommended to mitigate this vulnerability. Patch status is not yet confirmed explicitly in the advisory; users should verify the update details from the official Chrome release notes.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:34:40.648Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a6aa08e9c2644c7f849b114
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:34 UTC
Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 17:51:41 UTC
Last updated: 09/12/2026, 22:01:31 UTC
Views: 50
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