CVE-2026-17996: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-17996 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome on Mac prior to version 151.0.7922.72. It involves an inappropriate implementation in the browser that allows a local attacker to bypass navigation restrictions using a malicious file. The issue is classified with low severity by Chromium security. No CVSS score is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Google Chrome for Mac versions before 151.0.7922.72 allows local attackers to bypass navigation restrictions by exploiting an inappropriate implementation in the browser. The flaw enables navigation control bypass via a crafted malicious file. The Chromium project rates this security issue as low severity. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploitation information available. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
Potential Impact
A local attacker on a Mac system running an affected version of Google Chrome could bypass navigation restrictions, potentially leading to unintended navigation behavior within the browser. The severity is considered low, indicating limited impact or difficulty of exploitation. There are no known exploits in the wild.
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 should update to version 151.0.7922.72 or later if advised by Google. Until confirmation, exercise caution with local file handling and restrict local attacker capabilities where possible.
CVE-2026-17996: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-17996 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome on Mac prior to version 151.0.7922.72. It involves an inappropriate implementation in the browser that allows a local attacker to bypass navigation restrictions using a malicious file. The issue is classified with low severity by Chromium security. No CVSS score is provided.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Chrome for Mac versions before 151.0.7922.72 allows local attackers to bypass navigation restrictions by exploiting an inappropriate implementation in the browser. The flaw enables navigation control bypass via a crafted malicious file. The Chromium project rates this security issue as low severity. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploitation information available. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
Potential Impact
A local attacker on a Mac system running an affected version of Google Chrome could bypass navigation restrictions, potentially leading to unintended navigation behavior within the browser. The severity is considered low, indicating limited impact or difficulty of exploitation. There are no known exploits in the wild.
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 should update to version 151.0.7922.72 or later if advised by Google. Until confirmation, exercise caution with local file handling and restrict local attacker capabilities where possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:37:15.340Z
- 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: 6a6aa0b19c2644c7f849c070
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:54:09 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 01:23:45 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 02:01:12 UTC
Views: 3
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