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 vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS score of 7.5. No official patch status is explicitly stated in the provided data, but a vendor advisory link is available for further details.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-17952 is a vulnerability in the V8 JavaScript engine used by Google Chrome. It affects versions prior to 151.0.7922.72 and involves an inappropriate implementation that enables an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox environment. Exploitation requires user interaction in the form of installing a crafted malicious Chrome extension. The vulnerability has a high severity rating (CVSS 7.5) with network attack vector, high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, and requires user interaction.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows arbitrary code execution inside the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome, potentially compromising the browser's security boundaries. This could lead to unauthorized actions within the browser context but does not indicate direct system-level compromise. The attack requires user consent to install a malicious extension.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vendor advisory link provided should be consulted for the latest remediation guidance. Since the affected version is prior to 151.0.7922.72, updating Chrome to version 151.0.7922.72 or later is recommended to address this vulnerability. No explicit patch status is stated in the input, so users should verify the update availability via the official Google Chrome release notes.
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 vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS score of 7.5. No official patch status is explicitly stated in the provided data, but a vendor advisory link is available for further details.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-17952 is a vulnerability in the V8 JavaScript engine used by Google Chrome. It affects versions prior to 151.0.7922.72 and involves an inappropriate implementation that enables an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox environment. Exploitation requires user interaction in the form of installing a crafted malicious Chrome extension. The vulnerability has a high severity rating (CVSS 7.5) with network attack vector, high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, and requires user interaction.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows arbitrary code execution inside the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome, potentially compromising the browser's security boundaries. This could lead to unauthorized actions within the browser context but does not indicate direct system-level compromise. The attack requires user consent to install a malicious extension.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vendor advisory link provided should be consulted for the latest remediation guidance. Since the affected version is prior to 151.0.7922.72, updating Chrome to version 151.0.7922.72 or later is recommended to address this vulnerability. No explicit patch status is stated in the input, so users should verify the update availability via the official Google Chrome release notes.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:37:07.119Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- 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: 08/06/2026, 17:05:47 UTC
Last updated: 09/12/2026, 22:01:31 UTC
Views: 57
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