CVE-2026-17846: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Inappropriate implementation in Media in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to bypass same origin policy via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability involves an inappropriate implementation in the Media component of Google Chrome on Windows versions before 151.0.7922.72. It enables a remote attacker, who has already compromised the renderer process, to bypass the same origin policy through a specially crafted HTML page. This bypass could potentially allow unauthorized access to resources across different origins within the browser context.
Potential Impact
An attacker who has compromised the renderer process can bypass the same origin policy, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information or cross-origin interactions that should normally be restricted. The severity is assessed as medium by the Chromium security team, indicating a moderate level of risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Google Chrome version 151.0.7922.72 and later. Users should update to this version or a more recent one to remediate the vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
CVE-2026-17846: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
Inappropriate implementation in Media in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to bypass same origin policy 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 involves an inappropriate implementation in the Media component of Google Chrome on Windows versions before 151.0.7922.72. It enables a remote attacker, who has already compromised the renderer process, to bypass the same origin policy through a specially crafted HTML page. This bypass could potentially allow unauthorized access to resources across different origins within the browser context.
Potential Impact
An attacker who has compromised the renderer process can bypass the same origin policy, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information or cross-origin interactions that should normally be restricted. The severity is assessed as medium by the Chromium security team, indicating a moderate level of risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Google Chrome version 151.0.7922.72 and later. Users should update to this version or a more recent one to remediate the vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-46c6-4cmr-4c64
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-17846"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a6ae5189c2644c7f8981c41
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 05:46:00 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 06:22:06 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 02:51:53 UTC
Views: 6
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