CVE-2026-17899: Google Chrome · Insufficient Policy Enforcement
Affects Google ChromeSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High : upgrade to 151.0.7922.72 soon.
Data as of 28 Oct 2026, 05:11 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 18% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 151.0.7922.72
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 30 Jul 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade Chrome and google/chrome to 151.0.7922.72.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| GoogleChrome | Affected
| Fixed in
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Googlegoogle/chromepkg:deb/google/chromeOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
The vendor advisory linked indicates a stable channel update for desktop Chrome but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation level. Given the affected version is prior to 151.0.7922.72, users should update to version 151.0.7922.72 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.
Description
CVE-2026-17899 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72. It involves insufficient policy enforcement in the DevTools component, which could allow an attacker to escalate privileges by convincing a user to install a malicious Chrome extension. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating a significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state the patch status.