CVE-2026-17969: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Inappropriate implementation in Passwords in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-17969 describes an inappropriate implementation in the password handling component of Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. This flaw enables a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox environment by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is considered low severity by the Chromium security team. There is no explicit vendor advisory or patch information included in the provided data.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote code execution inside the sandbox, which could potentially be leveraged by an attacker to run arbitrary code in a restricted environment. However, the sandbox containment and the low severity rating suggest limited impact on the overall system security.
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 any forthcoming patches promptly.
CVE-2026-17969: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
Inappropriate implementation in Passwords in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-17969 describes an inappropriate implementation in the password handling component of Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. This flaw enables a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox environment by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is considered low severity by the Chromium security team. There is no explicit vendor advisory or patch information included in the provided data.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote code execution inside the sandbox, which could potentially be leveraged by an attacker to run arbitrary code in a restricted environment. However, the sandbox containment and the low severity rating suggest limited impact on the overall system security.
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 any forthcoming patches promptly.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-xxfq-g4g6-2pwg
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-17969"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a6ae50f9c2644c7f8980025
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 05:45:51 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 05:52:58 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 02:51:53 UTC
Views: 6
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