Vulnerability Description
Use after free in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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/525331547Permissions Required
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-17896?
CVE-2026-17896 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Use after free in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
How severe is CVE-2026-17896?
CVE-2026-17896 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-17896?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome.