CVE-2026-17981: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-17981 is a vulnerability in the Blink rendering engine used by Google Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. It allows a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data via a crafted HTML page. The issue is classified with low severity by Chromium security. The vulnerability affects Chrome desktop versions before 151.0.7922.72. No explicit patch status is provided in the input data, but the affected version is exactly 151.0.7922.72, implying that this version is the fixed release. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
An inappropriate implementation in Blink within Google Chrome before version 151.0.7922.72 permits remote attackers to leak cross-origin data by using a specially crafted HTML page. This vulnerability was assigned CVE-2026-17981 and is considered low severity by Chromium security. The vulnerability is fixed in Chrome version 151.0.7922.72. No CVSS score is available. The vendor advisory link points to a Chrome stable channel update, indicating that remediation is provided in the fixed version.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to leak data across origins, potentially exposing sensitive information from other websites or web applications loaded in the browser. The impact is rated low severity by the Chromium security team, suggesting limited risk or difficulty in exploitation. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.72 or later to remediate this vulnerability. The vendor advisory indicates that the issue is fixed in this version. No additional mitigation actions are specified or required.
CVE-2026-17981: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-17981 is a vulnerability in the Blink rendering engine used by Google Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. It allows a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data via a crafted HTML page. The issue is classified with low severity by Chromium security. The vulnerability affects Chrome desktop versions before 151.0.7922.72. No explicit patch status is provided in the input data, but the affected version is exactly 151.0.7922.72, implying that this version is the fixed release. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Affected software
pkg:github/chromium/chromiumRun on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
An inappropriate implementation in Blink within Google Chrome before version 151.0.7922.72 permits remote attackers to leak cross-origin data by using a specially crafted HTML page. This vulnerability was assigned CVE-2026-17981 and is considered low severity by Chromium security. The vulnerability is fixed in Chrome version 151.0.7922.72. No CVSS score is available. The vendor advisory link points to a Chrome stable channel update, indicating that remediation is provided in the fixed version.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to leak data across origins, potentially exposing sensitive information from other websites or web applications loaded in the browser. The impact is rated low severity by the Chromium security team, suggesting limited risk or difficulty in exploitation. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.72 or later to remediate this vulnerability. The vendor advisory indicates that the issue is fixed in this version. No additional mitigation actions are specified or required.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:37:12.537Z
- 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: 6a6aa0af9c2644c7f849bd4b
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:54:07 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 01:38:34 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 02:01:54 UTC
Views: 3
Community Reviews
0 reviewsCrowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.
Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.
Actions
Updates to AI analysis require Pro Console access. Upgrade inside Console → Billing.
Need more coverage?
Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.
For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.
Latest Threats
Check if your credentials are on the dark web
Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.