CVE-2026-17922: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-17922 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72. It involves an inappropriate implementation in the Enterprise component that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is related to CWE-94 (Improper Control of Generation of Code). No known exploits are reported in the wild. The vendor has published an advisory but has not explicitly stated the remediation level or patch availability in the provided data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-17922) affects Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72 and stems from an inappropriate implementation in the Enterprise feature. It permits remote code execution triggered by a crafted HTML page. The CVSS v3.1 score is 8.8, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-94, which involves improper control over code generation. The vendor advisory URL is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status in the input data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This could lead to full system compromise if exploited.
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 confirmation, users should consider updating to version 151.0.7922.72 or later once verified. No specific temporary mitigations are provided in the input data.
CVE-2026-17922: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-17922 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72. It involves an inappropriate implementation in the Enterprise component that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is related to CWE-94 (Improper Control of Generation of Code). No known exploits are reported in the wild. The vendor has published an advisory but has not explicitly stated the remediation level or patch availability in the provided data.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-17922) affects Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72 and stems from an inappropriate implementation in the Enterprise feature. It permits remote code execution triggered by a crafted HTML page. The CVSS v3.1 score is 8.8, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-94, which involves improper control over code generation. The vendor advisory URL is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status in the input data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This could lead to full system compromise if exploited.
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 confirmation, users should consider updating to version 151.0.7922.72 or later once verified. No specific temporary mitigations are provided in the input data.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:37:01.090Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a6aa0a59c2644c7f849ba4b
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:57 UTC
Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 17:05:00 UTC
Last updated: 09/12/2026, 22:01:31 UTC
Views: 62
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