CVE-2026-18005: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-18005 is a vulnerability in the WebXR implementation of Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72. It allows a remote attacker to potentially access sensitive information from process memory by using a crafted HTML page. The issue has been assigned a low severity by Chromium security. There is no explicit patch status stated, but the affected version is identified as exactly 151.0.7922.72, implying versions before this are vulnerable. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an inappropriate implementation in the WebXR component of Google Chrome before version 151.0.7922.72. It enables a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory through a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified as low severity by Chromium security. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly state the patch or remediation status. The affected version is exactly 151.0.7922.72, indicating that versions prior to this are vulnerable.
Potential Impact
A remote attacker can potentially access sensitive information from the process memory of the Chrome browser by delivering a crafted HTML page. The severity is low, indicating limited impact or difficulty in exploitation. There are no known exploits in the wild as of the publication date.
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 once confirmed fixed by the vendor. No other specific mitigations are provided.
CVE-2026-18005: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-18005 is a vulnerability in the WebXR implementation of Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72. It allows a remote attacker to potentially access sensitive information from process memory by using a crafted HTML page. The issue has been assigned a low severity by Chromium security. There is no explicit patch status stated, but the affected version is identified as exactly 151.0.7922.72, implying versions before this are vulnerable. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an inappropriate implementation in the WebXR component of Google Chrome before version 151.0.7922.72. It enables a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory through a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified as low severity by Chromium security. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly state the patch or remediation status. The affected version is exactly 151.0.7922.72, indicating that versions prior to this are vulnerable.
Potential Impact
A remote attacker can potentially access sensitive information from the process memory of the Chrome browser by delivering a crafted HTML page. The severity is low, indicating limited impact or difficulty in exploitation. There are no known exploits in the wild as of the publication date.
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 once confirmed fixed by the vendor. No other specific mitigations are provided.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:37:16.961Z
- 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: 6a6aa0b29c2644c7f849c0b5
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:54:10 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 01:09:30 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 02:00:45 UTC
Views: 3
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