CVE-2026-17929: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
A vulnerability in Google Chrome DevTools prior to version 151.0.7922.72 allows insufficient validation of untrusted input. This flaw enables a remote attacker to bypass navigation restrictions using a malicious file. The issue is classified with low severity by Chromium security.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-17929 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome's DevTools component affecting versions before 151.0.7922.72. The vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of untrusted input, which allows a remote attacker to bypass navigation restrictions by leveraging a crafted malicious file. The Chromium security team has rated this issue as low severity. No CVSS score is provided, and no explicit remediation level or patch information is included in the data. The vendor advisory URL is available but does not explicitly confirm patch status in the provided data.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass navigation restrictions in Chrome DevTools by exploiting insufficient input validation. This could potentially lead to unintended navigation behaviors within the DevTools environment. The severity is assessed as low, indicating limited impact or difficulty in exploitation. There are no known exploits in the wild.
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 official fixes are confirmed, users should monitor updates from Google and apply any released patches promptly.
CVE-2026-17929: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
Description
A vulnerability in Google Chrome DevTools prior to version 151.0.7922.72 allows insufficient validation of untrusted input. This flaw enables a remote attacker to bypass navigation restrictions using a malicious file. The issue is classified with low severity by Chromium security.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-17929 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome's DevTools component affecting versions before 151.0.7922.72. The vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of untrusted input, which allows a remote attacker to bypass navigation restrictions by leveraging a crafted malicious file. The Chromium security team has rated this issue as low severity. No CVSS score is provided, and no explicit remediation level or patch information is included in the data. The vendor advisory URL is available but does not explicitly confirm patch status in the provided data.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass navigation restrictions in Chrome DevTools by exploiting insufficient input validation. This could potentially lead to unintended navigation behaviors within the DevTools environment. The severity is assessed as low, indicating limited impact or difficulty in exploitation. There are no known exploits in the wild.
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 official fixes are confirmed, users should monitor updates from Google and apply any released patches promptly.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:37:02.534Z
- 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: 6a6aa0a59c2644c7f849ba67
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:57 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 02:24:07 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 03:12:00 UTC
Views: 2
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