CVE-2026-17956: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-17956 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome's scheduling implementation prior to version 151.0.7922.72. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox by crafting a malicious HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity score of 8.8 according to CVSS 3.1. No official patch or remediation level is explicitly stated in the provided data, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an inappropriate implementation in the scheduling component of Google Chrome before version 151.0.7922.72. It permits remote code execution within the sandbox environment when a user visits a crafted HTML page. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is tracked as CWE-269 (Improper Privilege Management). Although a vendor advisory URL is provided, it does not explicitly confirm the availability of a patch or fix. The affected version is prior to 151.0.7922.72.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandboxed environment of the browser, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. However, no active exploitation in the wild has been reported.
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 and administrators should monitor this advisory for updates and apply any official fixes once available.
CVE-2026-17956: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-17956 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome's scheduling implementation prior to version 151.0.7922.72. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox by crafting a malicious HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity score of 8.8 according to CVSS 3.1. No official patch or remediation level is explicitly stated in the provided data, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Chrome
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an inappropriate implementation in the scheduling component of Google Chrome before version 151.0.7922.72. It permits remote code execution within the sandbox environment when a user visits a crafted HTML page. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is tracked as CWE-269 (Improper Privilege Management). Although a vendor advisory URL is provided, it does not explicitly confirm the availability of a patch or fix. The affected version is prior to 151.0.7922.72.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandboxed environment of the browser, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. However, no active exploitation in the wild has been reported.
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 and administrators should monitor this advisory for updates and apply any official fixes once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:37:07.928Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a6aa0aa9c2644c7f849bb97
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:54:02 UTC
Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 17:05:57 UTC
Last updated: 09/12/2026, 10:01:29 UTC
Views: 55
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