CVE-2026-17898: Use after free in Google Chrome
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the DevTools component of Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72. This flaw allows an attacker who convinces a user to install a malicious Chrome extension to execute arbitrary code within a sandboxed environment. The vulnerability is classified with low severity by Chromium security. No confirmed exploits in the wild have been reported. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-17898 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the DevTools feature of Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. Exploitation requires social engineering to have the user install a crafted malicious Chrome extension, which then enables arbitrary code execution inside a sandbox. The vulnerability is rated low severity by Chromium security. The vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state if a fix has been released or if mitigation steps are provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow arbitrary code execution within the sandboxed environment of Chrome DevTools via a malicious extension. This could potentially lead to limited code execution capabilities constrained by the sandbox. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
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 an official fix is confirmed, users should avoid installing untrusted Chrome extensions and follow best practices for extension management.
CVE-2026-17898: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the DevTools component of Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72. This flaw allows an attacker who convinces a user to install a malicious Chrome extension to execute arbitrary code within a sandboxed environment. The vulnerability is classified with low severity by Chromium security. No confirmed exploits in the wild have been reported. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-17898 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the DevTools feature of Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. Exploitation requires social engineering to have the user install a crafted malicious Chrome extension, which then enables arbitrary code execution inside a sandbox. The vulnerability is rated low severity by Chromium security. The vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state if a fix has been released or if mitigation steps are provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow arbitrary code execution within the sandboxed environment of Chrome DevTools via a malicious extension. This could potentially lead to limited code execution capabilities constrained by the sandbox. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
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 an official fix is confirmed, users should avoid installing untrusted Chrome extensions and follow best practices for extension management.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:35:14.821Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a6aa0a19c2644c7f849b91a
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:53 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 02:54:05 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 02:54:05 UTC
Views: 2
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