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CVE-2026-17961: Google Chrome · Inappropriate Implementation

Affects Google ChromeSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 4.3 Medium : upgrade to 151.0.7922.72 when convenient.

Data as of 28 Oct 2026, 05:11 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
4.3Medium
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 15% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch
Available – fixed in 151.0.7922.72
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 30 Jul 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.

What to do

Upgrade Google Chrome to 151.0.7922.72.

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
GoogleChromeAffected
  • >=151.0.7922.72 <151.0.7922.72
Fixed in
  • 151.0.7922.72

AI-suggested

The linked Google Chrome stable channel update announcement does not explicitly confirm a fix for this vulnerability. Users should monitor official Google Chrome release notes and update to version 151.0.7922.72 or later once confirmed patched.

Description

CVE-2026-17961 is a medium severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. It involves an inappropriate implementation in the Session component that allows a remote attacker to bypass navigation restrictions using a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability does not impact confidentiality or availability but can cause integrity issues. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The vendor advisory does not explicitly confirm a patch or remediation status.

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