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CVE-2026-17847: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome

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Critical
Published: 07/30/2026 (07/30/2026, 00:19:37 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: Chrome

Description

Insufficient validation of untrusted input in ANGLE in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

CVSS v3.1

Score 9.6critical

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected software

Google

Chrome

Affected versions
>=151.0.7922.72 <151.0.7922.72
GitHub Actionsmore threats →ai
chromium/chromium
pkg:github/chromium/chromium
Affected versions
<151.0.7922.72

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/06/2026, 16:34:26 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of untrusted input within the ANGLE component of Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. Exploitation could enable a remote attacker to escape the browser's sandbox environment via a specially crafted HTML page, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.6, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope change, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor advisory URL is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation details.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to escape the Chrome sandbox, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution with elevated privileges outside the browser sandbox. This could compromise system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known active exploitation has been reported.

Mitigation Recommendations

The vendor advisory linked should be consulted for the latest remediation guidance. Since the affected version is prior to 151.0.7922.72, updating to version 151.0.7922.72 or later is strongly recommended if confirmed by the vendor advisory. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the provided data; therefore, check the vendor advisory for current remediation instructions.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Chrome
Date Reserved
2026-07-27T23:35:03.527Z
State
PUBLISHED
Vendor Advisory Urls
[{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html","vendor":"Google"}]

Threat ID: 6a6aa09a9c2644c7f849b66e

Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:46 UTC

Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 16:34:26 UTC

Last updated: 09/12/2026, 10:01:29 UTC

Views: 66

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