CVE-2026-17939: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-17939 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72 involving insufficient validation of untrusted input in the Passwords component. This flaw allows a remote attacker to perform UI spoofing via malicious network traffic. The vulnerability has a low severity rating from Chromium security and a CVSS score of 4.3, indicating medium severity. No official remediation level or patch link is explicitly stated in the provided data, but a vendor advisory is available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-17939) affects Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. It stems from improper validation of untrusted input within the Passwords feature, which can be exploited remotely through crafted network traffic to conduct UI spoofing attacks. The CVSS vector indicates that the attack requires no privileges but does require user interaction, and it impacts the integrity of the application without affecting confidentiality or availability. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation).
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to UI spoofing, which can mislead users by displaying deceptive interface elements. This could potentially be used to trick users into performing unintended actions or divulging sensitive information. There is no direct impact on confidentiality or availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vendor advisory linked should be consulted for the latest remediation guidance. The affected versions are prior to 151.0.7922.72, so updating to version 151.0.7922.72 or later is implied as the remediation step. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the advisory content provided; therefore, check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-17939: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-17939 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72 involving insufficient validation of untrusted input in the Passwords component. This flaw allows a remote attacker to perform UI spoofing via malicious network traffic. The vulnerability has a low severity rating from Chromium security and a CVSS score of 4.3, indicating medium severity. No official remediation level or patch link is explicitly stated in the provided data, but a vendor advisory is available.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-17939) affects Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. It stems from improper validation of untrusted input within the Passwords feature, which can be exploited remotely through crafted network traffic to conduct UI spoofing attacks. The CVSS vector indicates that the attack requires no privileges but does require user interaction, and it impacts the integrity of the application without affecting confidentiality or availability. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation).
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to UI spoofing, which can mislead users by displaying deceptive interface elements. This could potentially be used to trick users into performing unintended actions or divulging sensitive information. There is no direct impact on confidentiality or availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vendor advisory linked should be consulted for the latest remediation guidance. The affected versions are prior to 151.0.7922.72, so updating to version 151.0.7922.72 or later is implied as the remediation step. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the advisory content provided; therefore, check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:37:04.574Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a6aa0a79c2644c7f849baa4
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:53:59 UTC
Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 17:20:46 UTC
Last updated: 09/12/2026, 22:01:31 UTC
Views: 47
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