CVE-2026-17902: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-17902 is a low severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Linux prior to version 151.0.7922.72. It involves an inappropriate implementation in the editing functionality that allows a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 3.5 and does not impact integrity or availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state patch or remediation status.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-17902) affects Google Chrome on Linux versions before 151.0.7922.72. It arises from an inappropriate implementation in the editing feature, enabling a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data by crafting a malicious HTML page. The issue is categorized under CWE-200 (Information Exposure). The CVSS 3.1 base score is 3.5, reflecting low impact with confidentiality loss only. There is no indication of integrity or availability impact. The vendor advisory URL is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation steps.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to leak cross-origin data, potentially exposing sensitive information from other origins. The impact is limited to confidentiality with no effect on integrity or availability. The CVSS score of 3.5 indicates a low severity risk. There are no known exploits in the wild, reducing immediate threat urgency.
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. Until then, cautious browsing and avoiding untrusted HTML content may reduce risk.
CVE-2026-17902: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-17902 is a low severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Linux prior to version 151.0.7922.72. It involves an inappropriate implementation in the editing functionality that allows a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 3.5 and does not impact integrity or availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state patch or remediation status.
CVSS v3.1
Score 3.5low
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-17902) affects Google Chrome on Linux versions before 151.0.7922.72. It arises from an inappropriate implementation in the editing feature, enabling a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data by crafting a malicious HTML page. The issue is categorized under CWE-200 (Information Exposure). The CVSS 3.1 base score is 3.5, reflecting low impact with confidentiality loss only. There is no indication of integrity or availability impact. The vendor advisory URL is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation steps.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to leak cross-origin data, potentially exposing sensitive information from other origins. The impact is limited to confidentiality with no effect on integrity or availability. The CVSS score of 3.5 indicates a low severity risk. There are no known exploits in the wild, reducing immediate threat urgency.
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. Until then, cautious browsing and avoiding untrusted HTML content may reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:35:15.688Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a6aa0a29c2644c7f849b93d
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:54 UTC
Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 17:56:46 UTC
Last updated: 09/11/2026, 22:08:25 UTC
Views: 44
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