CVE-2026-17900: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-17900 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome on Windows platforms prior to version 151.0.7922.72. It involves an inappropriate implementation in the Enterprise feature that allows a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data via a malicious file. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 4.3. No known exploits are reported in the wild. Google has released a stable channel update addressing this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-17900, affects Google Chrome on Windows versions before 151.0.7922.72. It stems from an inappropriate implementation in the Enterprise component of Chrome, which permits a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data by leveraging a malicious file. The issue is classified under CWE-346 (Inadequate Verification of Data Authenticity). The CVSS v3.1 base score is 4.3, indicating a medium impact primarily on confidentiality. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can be exploited remotely without privileges. Google has published an advisory and released a stable update to fix this issue.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data, potentially exposing sensitive information from other origins within the browser context. The impact is limited to confidentiality loss without affecting integrity or availability. Exploitation requires user interaction. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Google Chrome version 151.0.7922.72. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. Refer to the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html for detailed update instructions.
CVE-2026-17900: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-17900 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome on Windows platforms prior to version 151.0.7922.72. It involves an inappropriate implementation in the Enterprise feature that allows a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data via a malicious file. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 4.3. No known exploits are reported in the wild. Google has released a stable channel update addressing this issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-17900, affects Google Chrome on Windows versions before 151.0.7922.72. It stems from an inappropriate implementation in the Enterprise component of Chrome, which permits a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data by leveraging a malicious file. The issue is classified under CWE-346 (Inadequate Verification of Data Authenticity). The CVSS v3.1 base score is 4.3, indicating a medium impact primarily on confidentiality. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can be exploited remotely without privileges. Google has published an advisory and released a stable update to fix this issue.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data, potentially exposing sensitive information from other origins within the browser context. The impact is limited to confidentiality loss without affecting integrity or availability. Exploitation requires user interaction. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Google Chrome version 151.0.7922.72. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. Refer to the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html for detailed update instructions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:35:15.265Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a6aa0a29c2644c7f849b935
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:54 UTC
Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 17:29:39 UTC
Last updated: 09/12/2026, 10:01:29 UTC
Views: 44
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