CVE-2026-18014: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-18014 is a medium severity vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72. It involves insufficient validation of untrusted input in the DevTools component, which could allow a remote attacker to bypass navigation restrictions using a malicious file. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.5 and does not impact confidentiality but can affect integrity. No known exploits are reported in the wild. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly confirm patch status.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Google Chrome's DevTools arises from insufficient validation of untrusted input, enabling a remote attacker to bypass navigation restrictions via a crafted malicious file. The issue affects versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, no confidentiality impact, high integrity impact, and no availability impact.
Potential Impact
An attacker can bypass navigation restrictions in Chrome DevTools, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or manipulation within the browser environment. The integrity of the affected system could be compromised, but confidentiality and availability are not impacted. There are no known active 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 once confirmed. No other specific mitigations are indicated.
CVE-2026-18014: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-18014 is a medium severity vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72. It involves insufficient validation of untrusted input in the DevTools component, which could allow a remote attacker to bypass navigation restrictions using a malicious file. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.5 and does not impact confidentiality but can affect integrity. No known exploits are reported in the wild. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly confirm patch status.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
Chrome
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Chrome's DevTools arises from insufficient validation of untrusted input, enabling a remote attacker to bypass navigation restrictions via a crafted malicious file. The issue affects versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, no confidentiality impact, high integrity impact, and no availability impact.
Potential Impact
An attacker can bypass navigation restrictions in Chrome DevTools, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or manipulation within the browser environment. The integrity of the affected system could be compromised, but confidentiality and availability are not impacted. There are no known active 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 once confirmed. No other specific mitigations are indicated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:37:18.596Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a6aa0b39c2644c7f849c12c
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 00:54:11 UTC
Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 17:52:05 UTC
Last updated: 09/12/2026, 10:01:29 UTC
Views: 49
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