CVE-2026-17885: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-17885 is a medium severity vulnerability in Google Chrome's Paint component prior to version 151.0.7922.72. It allows a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability but can expose limited confidential information across origins. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly confirm a patch or remediation status.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an inappropriate implementation in the Paint component of Google Chrome before version 151.0.7922.72. It enables a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data by crafting a malicious HTML page. The issue is tracked as CWE-346 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, indicating a medium severity. The attack vector is network-based with low attack complexity and no privileges required, but user interaction is necessary. The vulnerability affects confidentiality but not integrity or availability.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability can lead to limited cross-origin data leakage, compromising confidentiality of data accessible through the browser. There is no impact on data integrity or system availability. No active exploitation has been reported.
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 should update to version 151.0.7922.72 or later once confirmed patched by the vendor.
CVE-2026-17885: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-17885 is a medium severity vulnerability in Google Chrome's Paint component prior to version 151.0.7922.72. It allows a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability but can expose limited confidential information across origins. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly confirm a patch or remediation status.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Affected software
Chrome
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Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an inappropriate implementation in the Paint component of Google Chrome before version 151.0.7922.72. It enables a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data by crafting a malicious HTML page. The issue is tracked as CWE-346 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, indicating a medium severity. The attack vector is network-based with low attack complexity and no privileges required, but user interaction is necessary. The vulnerability affects confidentiality but not integrity or availability.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability can lead to limited cross-origin data leakage, compromising confidentiality of data accessible through the browser. There is no impact on data integrity or system availability. No active exploitation has been reported.
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 should update to version 151.0.7922.72 or later once confirmed patched by the vendor.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:35:11.933Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a6aa09f9c2644c7f849b808
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:51 UTC
Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 17:44:50 UTC
Last updated: 09/11/2026, 19:31:53 UTC
Views: 42
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