CVE-2026-17749 Details
Description
Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Extensions in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted Chrome Extension. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
A vulnerability in Google Chrome Extensions prior to 151.0.7922.72 allows for a potential sandbox escape. This issue arises from insufficient validation of untrusted input in the Extensions component, which could be exploited by an attacker to perform unauthorized actions. The vulnerability requires the user to install a malicious extension.
Users can update to Google Chrome version 151.0.7922.72 or later to address this vulnerability.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Aug 3, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://issues.chromium.org/issues/500526602 | [email protected] | Permissions Required |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-20 | Improper Input Validation | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| google chrome | < 151.0.7922.72 |
CPE
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Aug 3, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 30, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |