CVE-2026-17818: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Inappropriate implementation in Network in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to inject arbitrary scripts or HTML (UXSS) via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-17818 affects Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. It involves an inappropriate implementation in the Network component that permits a remote attacker to perform UXSS by injecting arbitrary scripts or HTML through a crafted HTML page. This can lead to unauthorized script execution in the context of the browser, potentially impacting user security. The vulnerability is rated Medium severity by the Chromium security team. There is no CVSS score or detailed vendor advisory available in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary scripts or HTML into the browser context, leading to UXSS. This can result in unauthorized actions or data exposure within the affected browser session. No information on exploitation in the wild is available.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users and administrators should monitor official Google Chrome security advisories for updates and apply the official fix once it is released.
CVE-2026-17818: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
Inappropriate implementation in Network in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to inject arbitrary scripts or HTML (UXSS) 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 identified as CVE-2026-17818 affects Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. It involves an inappropriate implementation in the Network component that permits a remote attacker to perform UXSS by injecting arbitrary scripts or HTML through a crafted HTML page. This can lead to unauthorized script execution in the context of the browser, potentially impacting user security. The vulnerability is rated Medium severity by the Chromium security team. There is no CVSS score or detailed vendor advisory available in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary scripts or HTML into the browser context, leading to UXSS. This can result in unauthorized actions or data exposure within the affected browser session. No information on exploitation in the wild is available.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users and administrators should monitor official Google Chrome security advisories for updates and apply the official fix once it is released.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-rgcf-qx52-6g7x
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-17818"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a6ae5199c2644c7f8981dc6
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 05:46:01 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 06:24:37 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 02:51:54 UTC
Views: 4
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