CVE-2026-17827: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Inappropriate implementation in CSS in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to inject arbitrary scripts or HTML (UXSS) via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-17827) affects Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72 and is caused by an inappropriate implementation in CSS handling. It allows remote attackers to perform UXSS attacks by injecting arbitrary scripts or HTML through a crafted HTML page. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 6.1 (medium severity) with vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N, indicating network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and low impact on confidentiality and integrity without availability impact. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-79 (Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation).
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to inject arbitrary scripts or HTML into the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to information disclosure or manipulation of web content. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity with no availability impact. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix for this vulnerability is available in Google Chrome version 151.0.7922.72. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to remediate the issue. The vendor advisory linked provides official confirmation of the update. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
CVE-2026-17827: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
Inappropriate implementation in CSS in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to inject arbitrary scripts or HTML (UXSS) via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.1medium
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-17827) affects Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72 and is caused by an inappropriate implementation in CSS handling. It allows remote attackers to perform UXSS attacks by injecting arbitrary scripts or HTML through a crafted HTML page. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 6.1 (medium severity) with vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N, indicating network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and low impact on confidentiality and integrity without availability impact. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-79 (Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation).
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to inject arbitrary scripts or HTML into the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to information disclosure or manipulation of web content. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity with no availability impact. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix for this vulnerability is available in Google Chrome version 151.0.7922.72. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to remediate the issue. The vendor advisory linked provides official confirmation of the update. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:34:58.880Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a6aa0979c2644c7f849b5a6
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:43 UTC
Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 16:41:40 UTC
Last updated: 09/12/2026, 10:01:29 UTC
Views: 32
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