CVE-2026-17689
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ANGLE Uninitialized Use in Google Chrome

Publication date: 2026-07-30

Last updated on: 2026-07-31

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Uninitialized Use in ANGLE in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

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Published
2026-07-30
Last Modified
2026-07-31
Generated
2026-08-19
AI Q&A
2026-07-30
EPSS Evaluated
2026-08-18
NVD
CVE-2026-17689
EUVD
EUVD-2026-50815

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Vendor Product Version / Range
google chrome to 151.0.7922.72 (exc)

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Exploitability

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CWE ID Description
CWE-457 The code uses a variable that has not been initialized, leading to unpredictable or unintended results.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves an uninitialized use in ANGLE, a graphics library used by Google Chrome. It allows a remote attacker to access cross-origin data by tricking a user into visiting a specially crafted HTML page. This occurs before Chrome version 151.0.7922.72.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to Google Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. To detect it, check your Chrome version by running chrome://version/ in the browser address bar. If your version is below 151.0.7922.72, the system is vulnerable.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to steal sensitive data from other websites you visit, such as session tokens, personal information, or login credentials. This could lead to identity theft, financial loss, or unauthorized account access.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to data breaches, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for protecting personal and health data. Organizations may face fines, legal penalties, and reputational damage if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.72 or later immediately. This can be done via the browser's built-in update mechanism or by downloading the latest version from Google's official site.

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