CVE-2026-17923: Policy bypass in Google Chrome
A policy bypass vulnerability exists in Google Chrome Enterprise editions prior to version 151.0.7922.72. This flaw allows a remote attacker to circumvent navigation restrictions by using a specially crafted domain name. The issue has been assigned a low severity by Chromium security. Affected versions include those before 151.0.7922.72. No CVSS score is available for this vulnerability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-17923 is a policy bypass vulnerability in Google Chrome Enterprise versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. It enables a remote attacker to bypass navigation restrictions through a crafted domain name, potentially allowing navigation to restricted sites. The vulnerability is classified as low severity by Chromium security. There is no explicit vendor advisory content detailing remediation status, but the affected version is prior to 151.0.7922.72, implying the issue is fixed in that version.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows bypassing of navigation restrictions in Chrome Enterprise, which could undermine policy enforcement intended to restrict user navigation. The impact is considered low severity, indicating limited risk or difficulty in exploitation. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Google Chrome Enterprise to version 151.0.7922.72 or later, where this policy bypass vulnerability is addressed. Since no official remediation level or patch advisory details are explicitly provided beyond the version indication, applying the update is the recommended action. Monitor the official Google Chrome release blog for further updates.
CVE-2026-17923: Policy bypass in Google Chrome
Description
A policy bypass vulnerability exists in Google Chrome Enterprise editions prior to version 151.0.7922.72. This flaw allows a remote attacker to circumvent navigation restrictions by using a specially crafted domain name. The issue has been assigned a low severity by Chromium security. Affected versions include those before 151.0.7922.72. No CVSS score is available for this vulnerability.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-17923 is a policy bypass vulnerability in Google Chrome Enterprise versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. It enables a remote attacker to bypass navigation restrictions through a crafted domain name, potentially allowing navigation to restricted sites. The vulnerability is classified as low severity by Chromium security. There is no explicit vendor advisory content detailing remediation status, but the affected version is prior to 151.0.7922.72, implying the issue is fixed in that version.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows bypassing of navigation restrictions in Chrome Enterprise, which could undermine policy enforcement intended to restrict user navigation. The impact is considered low severity, indicating limited risk or difficulty in exploitation. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Google Chrome Enterprise to version 151.0.7922.72 or later, where this policy bypass vulnerability is addressed. Since no official remediation level or patch advisory details are explicitly provided beyond the version indication, applying the update is the recommended action. Monitor the official Google Chrome release blog for further updates.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:37:01.293Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a6aa0a59c2644c7f849ba4f
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:57 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 02:24:59 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 03:12:08 UTC
Views: 2
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