CVE-2026-17929: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
Insufficient validation of untrusted input in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to bypass navigation restrictions via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: Low)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Google Chrome's DevTools arises from insufficient validation of untrusted input, enabling remote attackers to bypass navigation restrictions via a crafted malicious file. The issue affects Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. The CVSS score is 6.5 (medium severity) with no impact on confidentiality but high impact on integrity. The vendor advisory URL is provided but does not explicitly confirm the availability of a fix or remediation level.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass navigation restrictions in Chrome DevTools, potentially leading to unauthorized actions that affect data integrity. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability. No known exploits have been reported 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. Users should update to Chrome version 151.0.7922.72 or later once confirmed to be fixed.
CVE-2026-17929: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
Description
Insufficient validation of untrusted input in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to bypass navigation restrictions via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: Low)
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
Chrome
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Chrome's DevTools arises from insufficient validation of untrusted input, enabling remote attackers to bypass navigation restrictions via a crafted malicious file. The issue affects Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. The CVSS score is 6.5 (medium severity) with no impact on confidentiality but high impact on integrity. The vendor advisory URL is provided but does not explicitly confirm the availability of a fix or remediation level.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass navigation restrictions in Chrome DevTools, potentially leading to unauthorized actions that affect data integrity. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability. No known exploits have been reported 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. Users should update to Chrome version 151.0.7922.72 or later once confirmed to be fixed.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:37:02.534Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- 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: 08/06/2026, 16:44:13 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:58:28 UTC
Views: 47
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