Inappropriate implementation in Browser in Google Chrome on Mac prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a local attacker to bypass navigation restrictions… (CVE-2026-17996)
Inappropriate implementation in Browser in Google Chrome on Mac prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a local attacker to bypass navigation restrictions via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: Low)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-17996 describes an inappropriate implementation in the Browser component of Google Chrome on Mac that permits a local attacker to bypass navigation restrictions using a malicious file. This vulnerability affects versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. The Chromium security team has assigned a low severity rating to this issue. There is no information about active exploitation in the wild or detailed technical exploitation methods. No patch or remediation details are provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to bypass navigation restrictions in Google Chrome on Mac, potentially enabling unauthorized navigation actions within the browser context. The impact is considered low severity by the vendor, indicating limited risk or exploitability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor official Google Chrome security advisories for updates and apply updates promptly once available.
Inappropriate implementation in Browser in Google Chrome on Mac prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a local attacker to bypass navigation restrictions… (CVE-2026-17996)
Description
Inappropriate implementation in Browser in Google Chrome on Mac prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a local attacker to bypass navigation restrictions via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: Low)
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.2medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-17996 describes an inappropriate implementation in the Browser component of Google Chrome on Mac that permits a local attacker to bypass navigation restrictions using a malicious file. This vulnerability affects versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. The Chromium security team has assigned a low severity rating to this issue. There is no information about active exploitation in the wild or detailed technical exploitation methods. No patch or remediation details are provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to bypass navigation restrictions in Google Chrome on Mac, potentially enabling unauthorized navigation actions within the browser context. The impact is considered low severity by the vendor, indicating limited risk or exploitability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor official Google Chrome security advisories for updates and apply updates promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-qhgp-4m99-fhv7
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-17996"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a6ae50e9c2644c7f897fd7a
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 05:45:50 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 05:50:01 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 02:51:54 UTC
Views: 4
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