CVE-2026-17952: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
A vulnerability in the V8 engine of Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox by convincing a user to install a malicious Chrome extension. The issue is classified with low severity by Chromium security. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state the patch status or remediation details.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-17952 is a vulnerability in the V8 JavaScript engine used by Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. The vulnerability arises from an inappropriate implementation that enables an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox environment if the user installs a crafted malicious Chrome extension. The Chromium security team has assigned a low severity rating to this issue. The vulnerability affects the Chrome desktop client and requires user interaction (installation of a malicious extension) for exploitation.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows arbitrary code execution inside the sandboxed environment of Chrome via a malicious extension. This could lead to limited code execution capabilities constrained by the sandbox. The severity is low, indicating limited impact or difficulty in exploitation. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vendor advisory URL is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation steps. Since the vulnerability affects versions prior to 151.0.7922.72, updating Chrome to version 151.0.7922.72 or later is recommended. Patch status is not yet confirmed—check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-17952: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
A vulnerability in the V8 engine of Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox by convincing a user to install a malicious Chrome extension. The issue is classified with low severity by Chromium security. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state the patch status or remediation details.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-17952 is a vulnerability in the V8 JavaScript engine used by Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. The vulnerability arises from an inappropriate implementation that enables an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox environment if the user installs a crafted malicious Chrome extension. The Chromium security team has assigned a low severity rating to this issue. The vulnerability affects the Chrome desktop client and requires user interaction (installation of a malicious extension) for exploitation.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows arbitrary code execution inside the sandboxed environment of Chrome via a malicious extension. This could lead to limited code execution capabilities constrained by the sandbox. The severity is low, indicating limited impact or difficulty in exploitation. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vendor advisory URL is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation steps. Since the vulnerability affects versions prior to 151.0.7922.72, updating Chrome to version 151.0.7922.72 or later is recommended. Patch status is not yet confirmed—check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:37:07.119Z
- 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: 6a6aa0aa9c2644c7f849bb87
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:54:02 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 02:08:17 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 02:32:08 UTC
Views: 2
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