CVE-2026-17889: Uninitialized Use in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-17889 is a medium severity vulnerability in Google Chrome's WebXR component prior to version 151.0.7922.72. It involves an uninitialized use that allows a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability but can lead to confidentiality loss. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability is an uninitialized use issue in the WebXR implementation of Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. It allows a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data by crafting a malicious HTML page. The CVSS 3.1 score is 4.3 (medium), reflecting a network attack vector with low complexity and no privileges required but requiring user interaction. The vulnerability affects confidentiality but not integrity or availability. No official remediation level or patch link is provided in the input data, and the vendor advisory URL is given but does not specify patch status in the provided content.
Potential Impact
An attacker can remotely cause information disclosure of cross-origin data due to uninitialized use in WebXR. This compromises confidentiality but does not affect data integrity or system availability. The attack requires user interaction and can be executed over the network without privileges.
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 fix is confirmed, users should exercise caution when visiting untrusted websites that may exploit WebXR features.
CVE-2026-17889: Uninitialized Use in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-17889 is a medium severity vulnerability in Google Chrome's WebXR component prior to version 151.0.7922.72. It involves an uninitialized use that allows a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability but can lead to confidentiality loss. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is an uninitialized use issue in the WebXR implementation of Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. It allows a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data by crafting a malicious HTML page. The CVSS 3.1 score is 4.3 (medium), reflecting a network attack vector with low complexity and no privileges required but requiring user interaction. The vulnerability affects confidentiality but not integrity or availability. No official remediation level or patch link is provided in the input data, and the vendor advisory URL is given but does not specify patch status in the provided content.
Potential Impact
An attacker can remotely cause information disclosure of cross-origin data due to uninitialized use in WebXR. This compromises confidentiality but does not affect data integrity or system availability. The attack requires user interaction and can be executed over the network without privileges.
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 fix is confirmed, users should exercise caution when visiting untrusted websites that may exploit WebXR features.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:35:12.888Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a6aa09f9c2644c7f849b818
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:51 UTC
Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 17:44:57 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:58:38 UTC
Views: 49
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