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CVE-2026-17881: Use after free in Google Chrome

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-17881cvecve-2026-17881
Published: 07/30/2026 (07/30/2026, 00:19:47 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: Chrome

Description

CVE-2026-17881 is a high-severity use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome's WebXR component prior to version 151.0.7922.72. It involves an integer overflow that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the browser sandbox by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating a critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state the patch status.

CVSS v3.1

Score 8.8high

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/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, 17:03:32 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is an integer overflow in the WebXR implementation of Google Chrome before version 151.0.7922.72. The flaw leads to a use-after-free condition that can be triggered remotely via a crafted HTML page, enabling arbitrary code execution inside the sandboxed environment of the browser. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires no privileges and low attack complexity but requires user interaction. The impact includes high confidentiality, integrity, and availability consequences. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation level.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code inside the Chrome sandbox, potentially compromising browser security and user data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS score of 8.8, reflecting significant risk if exploited.

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. Until a patch is confirmed, users should exercise caution when visiting untrusted websites and avoid interacting with suspicious WebXR content.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Chrome
Date Reserved
2026-07-27T23:35:10.981Z
State
PUBLISHED
Vendor Advisory Urls
[{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html","vendor":"Google"}]

Threat ID: 6a6aa09f9c2644c7f849b7f8

Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:51 UTC

Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 17:03:32 UTC

Last updated: 09/11/2026, 19:31:53 UTC

Views: 53

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