Vulnerability Description
Insufficient validation of untrusted input in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to perform privilege escalation via a crafted Chrome Extension. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 151.0.7922.72 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/513770449Permissions Required
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-17786?
CVE-2026-17786 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Insufficient validation of untrusted input in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to perform privilege escalation...
How severe is CVE-2026-17786?
CVE-2026-17786 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-17786?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome.