Policy bypass in MHTML in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data via a crafted MHTML page. (CVE-2026-17954)
Policy bypass in MHTML in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data via a crafted MHTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-17954 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome's MHTML handling that permits policy bypass leading to cross-origin data leakage. This occurs in versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. The vulnerability enables a remote attacker to craft an MHTML page that can bypass security policies and access data from other origins. The Chromium project rates this vulnerability as low severity. No detailed technical or exploitation information is provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthorized disclosure of cross-origin data, potentially exposing sensitive information accessible via the browser. However, the impact is considered low severity by the Chromium project, indicating limited risk or difficulty in exploitation. There are no known active exploits in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vulnerability affects versions prior to 151.0.7922.72, updating to version 151.0.7922.72 or later is likely recommended once official patches are released. Monitor official Chromium or Google Chrome security advisories for updates and apply any official fixes promptly.
Policy bypass in MHTML in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data via a crafted MHTML page. (CVE-2026-17954)
Description
Policy bypass in MHTML in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data via a crafted MHTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-17954 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome's MHTML handling that permits policy bypass leading to cross-origin data leakage. This occurs in versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. The vulnerability enables a remote attacker to craft an MHTML page that can bypass security policies and access data from other origins. The Chromium project rates this vulnerability as low severity. No detailed technical or exploitation information is provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthorized disclosure of cross-origin data, potentially exposing sensitive information accessible via the browser. However, the impact is considered low severity by the Chromium project, indicating limited risk or difficulty in exploitation. There are no known active exploits in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vulnerability affects versions prior to 151.0.7922.72, updating to version 151.0.7922.72 or later is likely recommended once official patches are released. Monitor official Chromium or Google Chrome security advisories for updates and apply any official fixes promptly.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-2qf8-w85f-8mmv
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-17954"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a6ae5139c2644c7f8980b46
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 05:45:55 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 06:03:42 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 02:51:54 UTC
Views: 2
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