Use after free in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to… (CVE-2026-17898)
Use after free in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted Chrome Extension. (Chromium security severity: Low)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-17898 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the DevTools of Google Chrome before version 151.0.7922.72. Exploitation requires user interaction to install a crafted malicious extension, which then enables arbitrary code execution within a sandbox. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-416. There is no CVSS score or detailed vendor advisory available in the provided data, and no explicit patch or remediation status is stated.
Potential Impact
An attacker who successfully convinces a user to install a malicious Chrome extension can execute arbitrary code inside a sandboxed environment via this vulnerability. The impact is limited by the sandbox containment and the requirement for user action. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users should avoid installing untrusted Chrome extensions until an official fix is confirmed.
Use after free in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to… (CVE-2026-17898)
Description
Use after free in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted Chrome Extension. (Chromium security severity: Low)
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
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Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-17898 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the DevTools of Google Chrome before version 151.0.7922.72. Exploitation requires user interaction to install a crafted malicious extension, which then enables arbitrary code execution within a sandbox. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-416. There is no CVSS score or detailed vendor advisory available in the provided data, and no explicit patch or remediation status is stated.
Potential Impact
An attacker who successfully convinces a user to install a malicious Chrome extension can execute arbitrary code inside a sandboxed environment via this vulnerability. The impact is limited by the sandbox containment and the requirement for user action. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users should avoid installing untrusted Chrome extensions until an official fix is confirmed.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-3928-85xc-vfvp
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-17898"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a6ae5159c2644c7f89812db
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 05:45:57 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 06:09:42 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 02:51:53 UTC
Views: 5
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