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CVE-2026-17996: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-17996cvecve-2026-17996
Published: 07/30/2026 (07/30/2026, 00:26:01 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: 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

GitHub Actionsmore threats →ai
chromium/chromium
pkg:github/chromium/chromium
Affected versions
<151.0.7922.72

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/30/2026, 01:23:45 UTC

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.

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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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