CVE-2026-17768: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
Insufficient validation of untrusted input in WebSockets in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-17768 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome's WebSockets implementation before version 151.0.7922.72. It arises from insufficient validation of untrusted input, which may enable a remote attacker, with control over the renderer process, to perform a sandbox escape through a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability is categorized under CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation). No CVSS score or patch details are currently available.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker who has compromised the renderer process to escape the browser's sandbox environment, potentially leading to increased privileges or further system compromise. The severity is considered medium by Chromium security, indicating a moderate impact on confidentiality, integrity, or availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should follow best practices such as avoiding untrusted content and limiting exposure to potentially malicious web pages. Monitor official Google Chrome security advisories for updates on patches.
CVE-2026-17768: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome
Description
Insufficient validation of untrusted input in WebSockets in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
Affected software
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Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-17768 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome's WebSockets implementation before version 151.0.7922.72. It arises from insufficient validation of untrusted input, which may enable a remote attacker, with control over the renderer process, to perform a sandbox escape through a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability is categorized under CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation). No CVSS score or patch details are currently available.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker who has compromised the renderer process to escape the browser's sandbox environment, potentially leading to increased privileges or further system compromise. The severity is considered medium by Chromium security, indicating a moderate impact on confidentiality, integrity, or availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should follow best practices such as avoiding untrusted content and limiting exposure to potentially malicious web pages. Monitor official Google Chrome security advisories for updates on patches.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-xgpf-25jc-xvgf
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-17768"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a6ae51b9c2644c7f898247e
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 05:46:03 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 06:32:13 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 02:51:53 UTC
Views: 7
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