CVE-2026-17799: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Safe Browsing in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to bypass discretionary access control via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Google Chrome's Safe Browsing feature is caused by insufficient validation of untrusted input, allowing a remote attacker to bypass discretionary access control by using a specially crafted malicious file. The issue affects versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.4, indicating a medium impact with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and limited confidentiality and integrity impact. The vendor advisory URL is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch status or remediation level in the input data.
Potential Impact
An attacker could bypass discretionary access control mechanisms in Chrome's Safe Browsing component, potentially leading to unauthorized access or actions that are normally restricted. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity with no availability impact. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
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 and administrators should monitor official Google Chrome release notes and update to version 151.0.7922.72 or later once confirmed patched.
CVE-2026-17799: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
Description
Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Safe Browsing in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to bypass discretionary access control via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.4medium
Affected software
Chrome
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Chrome's Safe Browsing feature is caused by insufficient validation of untrusted input, allowing a remote attacker to bypass discretionary access control by using a specially crafted malicious file. The issue affects versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.4, indicating a medium impact with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and limited confidentiality and integrity impact. The vendor advisory URL is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch status or remediation level in the input data.
Potential Impact
An attacker could bypass discretionary access control mechanisms in Chrome's Safe Browsing component, potentially leading to unauthorized access or actions that are normally restricted. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity with no availability impact. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
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 and administrators should monitor official Google Chrome release notes and update to version 151.0.7922.72 or later once confirmed patched.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:34:48.555Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a6aa0939c2644c7f849b287
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:39 UTC
Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 16:48:24 UTC
Last updated: 09/12/2026, 22:01:31 UTC
Views: 50
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