CVE-2026-17905: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-17905 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72 involving an inappropriate implementation in the SurfaceCapture component. This flaw allows a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data via a crafted HTML page. The issue has been assigned a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 4.3. There is no explicit vendor advisory stating a patch or fix, but the affected versions are prior to 151.0.7922.72.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2026-17905 affects Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. It arises from an inappropriate implementation in the SurfaceCapture feature, which can be exploited by a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data through a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-346 (Origin Validation Error). The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, indicating a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impact limited to confidentiality. There is no explicit remediation level or patch link provided, but the affected versions are clearly stated as those before 151.0.7922.72. The vendor advisory URL is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch status in the input data.
Potential Impact
A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to leak cross-origin data, potentially exposing sensitive information from other origins. The impact is limited to confidentiality and does not affect integrity or availability. The attack requires user interaction and can be performed remotely 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. Users and administrators should upgrade to version 151.0.7922.72 or later once confirmed. Until then, exercise caution with untrusted web content that could exploit this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-17905: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-17905 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72 involving an inappropriate implementation in the SurfaceCapture component. This flaw allows a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data via a crafted HTML page. The issue has been assigned a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 4.3. There is no explicit vendor advisory stating a patch or fix, but the affected versions are prior to 151.0.7922.72.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-17905 affects Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. It arises from an inappropriate implementation in the SurfaceCapture feature, which can be exploited by a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data through a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-346 (Origin Validation Error). The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, indicating a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impact limited to confidentiality. There is no explicit remediation level or patch link provided, but the affected versions are clearly stated as those before 151.0.7922.72. The vendor advisory URL is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch status in the input data.
Potential Impact
A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to leak cross-origin data, potentially exposing sensitive information from other origins. The impact is limited to confidentiality and does not affect integrity or availability. The attack requires user interaction and can be performed remotely 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. Users and administrators should upgrade to version 151.0.7922.72 or later once confirmed. Until then, exercise caution with untrusted web content that could exploit this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:36:55.615Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a6aa0a29c2644c7f849b94c
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:54 UTC
Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 17:22:49 UTC
Last updated: 09/11/2026, 22:08:25 UTC
Views: 45
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