CVE-2026-17927: Google Chrome · Insufficient Policy Enforcement
Affects Google ChromeSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 4.3 Medium : upgrade to 151.0.7922.72 when convenient.
Data as of 28 Oct 2026, 05:11 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 5% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 151.0.7922.72
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 30 Jul 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade Chrome and google/chrome to 151.0.7922.72.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| GoogleChrome | Affected
| Fixed in
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Googlegoogle/chromepkg:deb/google/chromeOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
A fixed version 151.0.7922.72 is indicated as the version where this issue is resolved. However, the vendor advisory does not explicitly confirm the patch status or remediation level. Users should update to version 151.0.7922.72 or later once available.
Description
CVE-2026-17927 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome's DevTools prior to version 151.0.7922.72. It involves insufficient policy enforcement that could allow an attacker to leak cross-origin data by convincing a user to install a malicious Chrome extension. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 4.3. No known exploits are reported in the wild.