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MEDIUM · 6.2

CVE-2026-17996

Inappropriate implementation in Browser in Google Chrome on Mac prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a local attacker to bypass navigation restrictions via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: Low...

Vulnerability Description

Inappropriate implementation in Browser in Google Chrome on Mac prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a local attacker to bypass navigation restrictions via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: Low)

CVSS Score

6.2

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
GoogleChrome< 151.0.7922.72
AppleMacos-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-284

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-17996?

CVE-2026-17996 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). Inappropriate implementation in Browser in Google Chrome on Mac prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a local attacker to bypass navigation restrictions via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: Low...

How severe is CVE-2026-17996?

CVE-2026-17996 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-17996?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome, Apple Macos.