CVE-2026-17956: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
A vulnerability in the scheduling implementation of Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. The issue is classified with low severity by Chromium security. The vulnerability affects Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. No known exploits are reported in the wild. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly confirm patch status or remediation details.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-17956 is a low severity vulnerability in Google Chrome's scheduling component that could allow remote code execution within the sandbox environment when processing a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability affects versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. The vendor advisory linked corresponds to a stable channel update but does not explicitly state if this update addresses the vulnerability. No CVSS score is provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox of the affected Chrome browser, potentially leading to limited code execution capabilities within the browser context. The sandbox containment limits the scope of impact, consistent with the low severity rating.
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 should update to Chrome version 151.0.7922.72 or later once confirmed to include the fix.
CVE-2026-17956: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
A vulnerability in the scheduling implementation of Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. The issue is classified with low severity by Chromium security. The vulnerability affects Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. No known exploits are reported in the wild. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly confirm patch status or remediation details.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-17956 is a low severity vulnerability in Google Chrome's scheduling component that could allow remote code execution within the sandbox environment when processing a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability affects versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. The vendor advisory linked corresponds to a stable channel update but does not explicitly state if this update addresses the vulnerability. No CVSS score is provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox of the affected Chrome browser, potentially leading to limited code execution capabilities within the browser context. The sandbox containment limits the scope of impact, consistent with the low severity rating.
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 should update to Chrome version 151.0.7922.72 or later once confirmed to include the fix.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:37:07.928Z
- 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: 6a6aa0aa9c2644c7f849bb97
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:54:02 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 01:55:45 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 02:32:02 UTC
Views: 2
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