CVE-2026-17969: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
A vulnerability in Google Chrome's password management prior to version 151.0.7922.72 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. The issue is classified with high severity and carries a CVSS score of 8.8. No explicit patch availability or remediation level is stated in the provided data, but a vendor advisory link is given for further details.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-17969 describes an inappropriate implementation in the password component of Google Chrome before version 151.0.7922.72. This flaw enables remote code execution inside a sandbox environment when a user visits a maliciously crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8, indicating network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor advisory URL is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch status or remediation level in the input data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome's password feature, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system within the sandbox context. The CVSS score of 8.8 reflects a high-impact vulnerability.
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. Until official fixes are confirmed, users should exercise caution when interacting with untrusted web content.
CVE-2026-17969: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
A vulnerability in Google Chrome's password management prior to version 151.0.7922.72 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. The issue is classified with high severity and carries a CVSS score of 8.8. No explicit patch availability or remediation level is stated in the provided data, but a vendor advisory link is given for further details.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Chrome
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Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-17969 describes an inappropriate implementation in the password component of Google Chrome before version 151.0.7922.72. This flaw enables remote code execution inside a sandbox environment when a user visits a maliciously crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8, indicating network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor advisory URL is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch status or remediation level in the input data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome's password feature, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system within the sandbox context. The CVSS score of 8.8 reflects a high-impact vulnerability.
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. Until official fixes are confirmed, users should exercise caution when interacting with untrusted web content.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:37:10.329Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a6aa0ac9c2644c7f849bcca
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:54:04 UTC
Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 17:06:06 UTC
Last updated: 09/12/2026, 22:01:31 UTC
Views: 49
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