CVE-2026-17792: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Inappropriate implementation in Credential Management in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to perform UI spoofing via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2026-17792 involves an inappropriate implementation in the Credential Management feature of Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. This flaw enables a remote attacker to conduct UI spoofing attacks by crafting malicious HTML content that can deceive users. The issue is recognized as medium severity by Chromium security, but no further technical details or exploitation methods are described in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to present spoofed user interface elements to the user, potentially leading to user confusion or deception. There is no information about further impacts such as credential theft or code execution. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vulnerability affects versions prior to 151.0.7922.72, updating to version 151.0.7922.72 or later is likely the intended remediation once official guidance is available. Monitor official Google Chrome security advisories for patch availability and apply updates promptly.
CVE-2026-17792: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
Inappropriate implementation in Credential Management in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to perform UI spoofing via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-17792 involves an inappropriate implementation in the Credential Management feature of Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. This flaw enables a remote attacker to conduct UI spoofing attacks by crafting malicious HTML content that can deceive users. The issue is recognized as medium severity by Chromium security, but no further technical details or exploitation methods are described in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to present spoofed user interface elements to the user, potentially leading to user confusion or deception. There is no information about further impacts such as credential theft or code execution. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vulnerability affects versions prior to 151.0.7922.72, updating to version 151.0.7922.72 or later is likely the intended remediation once official guidance is available. Monitor official Google Chrome security advisories for patch availability and apply updates promptly.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-m86q-hvj4-mh7m
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-17792"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a6ae5199c2644c7f8981fae
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 05:46:01 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 06:26:18 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 02:51:53 UTC
Views: 2
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