CVE-2026-17725
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Type Confusion in Google Chrome V8 Engine

Publication date: 2026-07-30

Last updated on: 2026-07-30

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Type Confusion in V8 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: High)

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Published
2026-07-30
Last Modified
2026-07-30
Generated
2026-07-30
AI Q&A
2026-07-30
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-17725
EUVD
EUVD-2026-50851

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

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CWE ID Description
CWE-843 The product allocates or initializes a resource such as a pointer, object, or variable using one type, but it later accesses that resource using a type that is incompatible with the original type.

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Executive Summary

This is a type confusion vulnerability in V8, the JavaScript engine used by Google Chrome. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within a sandbox by tricking the browser into misinterpreting data types through a specially crafted HTML page.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to run malicious code on your device through a webpage, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or installation of malware. It specifically bypasses sandbox protections, increasing risk.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.72 or later to address the Type Confusion vulnerability in V8.

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