CVE-2026-17734

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Inappropriate Autofill Implementation in Google Chrome Leads to UXSS

Publication date: 2026-07-30

Last updated on: 2026-08-10

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Inappropriate implementation in Autofill in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to inject arbitrary scripts or HTML (UXSS) via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

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Published

2026-07-30

Last Modified

2026-08-10

Generated

2026-08-19

AI Q&A

2026-07-30

EPSS Evaluated

2026-08-18

NVD

CVE-2026-17734

EUVD

EUVD-2026-50684

Affected Vendors & Products

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

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-79	The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an inappropriate implementation in the Autofill feature of Google Chrome before version 151.0.7922.72. It allows a remote attacker to inject arbitrary scripts or HTML into a user's browser session, leading to a type of cross-site scripting attack known as UXSS (User Experience Cross-Site Scripting).

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

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute malicious scripts on your browser, potentially stealing sensitive data like login credentials, personal information, or session cookies. It may also enable the attacker to take control of your browser session or redirect you to phishing sites.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal data, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection and confidentiality. Organizations using affected Chrome versions may face compliance breaches, legal penalties, and reputational damage if user data is compromised.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.72 or later to address the vulnerability.

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