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CVE-2026-17931: Google Chrome · Inappropriate Implementation

Affects Google ChromeSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.5 Medium : upgrade to 151.0.7922.72 when convenient.

Data as of 27 Oct 2026, 17:11 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
6.5Medium
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 22% 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:N/I:H/A:N

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 30 Jul 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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

ProductAffectedFixed in
GoogleChromeAffected
  • >=151.0.7922.72 <151.0.7922.72
Fixed in
  • 151.0.7922.72
Googlegoogle/chromepkg:deb/google/chromeOther threatsAffected
  • <151.0.7922.72
Fixed in
  • 151.0.7922.72

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AI-suggested

Users and administrators should update Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.72 or later to remediate this vulnerability. Patch status is implied by the affected version range and vendor advisory link. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.

Description

CVE-2026-17931 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome's DevTools prior to version 151.0.7922.72. It allows a remote attacker to bypass navigation restrictions by using a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 6.5. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The issue relates to an inappropriate implementation classified under CWE-693.

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