CVE-2026-17952 Details
Description
Inappropriate implementation in V8 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)
A vulnerability in the V8 JavaScript engine of Google Chrome, in versions prior to 151.0.7922.72, allowed an attacker to execute arbitrary code within a sandboxed environment. This was achieved by convincing a user to install a malicious Chrome extension that exploited the vulnerability. The issue stemmed from an inappropriate implementation in V8, which failed to properly restrict certain actions, thereby enabling the execution of unauthorized code.
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:
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Jul 30, 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/517316174 | [email protected] | Permissions Required |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-269 | Improper Privilege Management | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| google chrome | < 151.0.7922.72 |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jul 30, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 30, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |