CVE-2026-17956: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Inappropriate implementation in Scheduling 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
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-17956 involves an inappropriate implementation in the scheduling component of Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. This flaw enables remote code execution inside the sandbox environment when a user visits a maliciously crafted HTML page. The Chromium security team has classified the severity of this vulnerability as low. There is no CVSS score or detailed vendor advisory information available to confirm patch status or mitigation steps.
Potential Impact
A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox of the affected Google Chrome browser by convincing a user to load a specially crafted HTML page. The sandbox environment limits the scope of the attack, and the vulnerability is considered low severity by Chromium. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official patch or workaround information is provided, users and administrators should monitor official Google Chrome security advisories for updates and apply updates promptly once available.
CVE-2026-17956: Inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome
Description
Inappropriate implementation in Scheduling 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
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-17956 involves an inappropriate implementation in the scheduling component of Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. This flaw enables remote code execution inside the sandbox environment when a user visits a maliciously crafted HTML page. The Chromium security team has classified the severity of this vulnerability as low. There is no CVSS score or detailed vendor advisory information available to confirm patch status or mitigation steps.
Potential Impact
A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox of the affected Google Chrome browser by convincing a user to load a specially crafted HTML page. The sandbox environment limits the scope of the attack, and the vulnerability is considered low severity by Chromium. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official patch or workaround information is provided, users and administrators 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-3j82-fv3w-55rr
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-17956"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a6ae5139c2644c7f8980b3c
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 05:45:55 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 06:03:25 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 02:51:53 UTC
Views: 3
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