CVE-2026-15771

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Insufficient Input Validation in Google Chrome on Windows

Publication date: 2026-07-14

Last updated on: 2026-07-15

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Media in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 150.0.7871.125 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

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Published

2026-07-14

Last Modified

2026-07-15

Generated

2026-08-04

AI Q&A

2026-07-15

EPSS Evaluated

2026-08-02

NVD

CVE-2026-15771

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
google	chrome	to 150.0.7871.125 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-20	The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome on Windows. A remote attacker who compromises the renderer process could exploit a crafted HTML page to access potentially sensitive information from the process memory.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to Google Chrome on Windows and involves insufficient input validation in the Media component. Detection primarily requires checking the installed Chrome version and monitoring for suspicious renderer process activity. No direct network or system commands are provided in the CVE details to detect this issue.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could steal sensitive data from your browser's memory, such as passwords, cookies, or other personal information, if you visit a malicious website.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal or health data, potentially violating GDPR or HIPAA compliance if such data is exposed.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 150.0.7871.125 or later to address the vulnerability. Disable unnecessary renderer processes if possible and restrict untrusted HTML page execution.

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