CVE-2026-17989: Type Confusion in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-17989 is a type confusion vulnerability in the V8 JavaScript engine used by Google Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox by crafting a malicious HTML page. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 8.8, indicating significant potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The vendor advisory linked suggests a stable channel update addressing this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves type confusion in the V8 engine component of Google Chrome before version 151.0.7922.72. Exploiting this flaw enables remote code execution inside the browser sandbox via a specially crafted HTML page. The CVSS vector indicates the attack requires no privileges and low attack complexity but does require user interaction. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity. The vendor has published a stable channel update to remediate the issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox environment of the browser, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. However, exploitation requires user interaction (e.g., visiting a malicious webpage). No active exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Google Chrome version 151.0.7922.72. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. Refer to the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html for details.
CVE-2026-17989: Type Confusion in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-17989 is a type confusion vulnerability in the V8 JavaScript engine used by Google Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox by crafting a malicious HTML page. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 8.8, indicating significant potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The vendor advisory linked suggests a stable channel update addressing this issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Chrome
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AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves type confusion in the V8 engine component of Google Chrome before version 151.0.7922.72. Exploiting this flaw enables remote code execution inside the browser sandbox via a specially crafted HTML page. The CVSS vector indicates the attack requires no privileges and low attack complexity but does require user interaction. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity. The vendor has published a stable channel update to remediate the issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox environment of the browser, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. However, exploitation requires user interaction (e.g., visiting a malicious webpage). No active exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Google Chrome version 151.0.7922.72. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. Refer to the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html for details.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:37:14.022Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a6aa0af9c2644c7f849bd6b
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:54:07 UTC
Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 17:06:30 UTC
Last updated: 09/12/2026, 22:01:31 UTC
Views: 52
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