CVE-2026-17982: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-17982 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72 involving insufficient validation of untrusted input in the Cast feature. This flaw allows a remote attacker to bypass the same origin policy by using a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with low severity by Chromium security. No CVSS score is provided, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of untrusted input in the Cast component of Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. Exploiting this flaw, a remote attacker can bypass the same origin policy, potentially allowing cross-origin interactions that are normally restricted. The issue affects Chrome desktop versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. The vendor has published an advisory but has not explicitly stated the remediation level or patch availability in the provided data.
Potential Impact
The impact is a low-severity security bypass of the same origin policy, which could allow a crafted HTML page to interact with content from other origins in ways normally prevented by browser security policies. This could lead to limited unauthorized access or information disclosure within the browser context. No known active exploitation 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 official Chrome updates when available to address this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-17982: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-17982 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72 involving insufficient validation of untrusted input in the Cast feature. This flaw allows a remote attacker to bypass the same origin policy by using a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with low severity by Chromium security. No CVSS score is provided, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of untrusted input in the Cast component of Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. Exploiting this flaw, a remote attacker can bypass the same origin policy, potentially allowing cross-origin interactions that are normally restricted. The issue affects Chrome desktop versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. The vendor has published an advisory but has not explicitly stated the remediation level or patch availability in the provided data.
Potential Impact
The impact is a low-severity security bypass of the same origin policy, which could allow a crafted HTML page to interact with content from other origins in ways normally prevented by browser security policies. This could lead to limited unauthorized access or information disclosure within the browser context. No known active exploitation 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 official Chrome updates when available to address this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:37:12.734Z
- 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: 6a6aa0af9c2644c7f849bd4f
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:54:07 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 01:38:26 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 02:01:51 UTC
Views: 3
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