CVE-2026-17788

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Blink Implementation Flaw in Google Chrome Leaks Cross-Origin Data

Publication date: 2026-07-30

Last updated on: 2026-08-04

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Inappropriate implementation in Blink 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: Medium)

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Published

2026-07-30

Last Modified

2026-08-04

Generated

2026-08-19

AI Q&A

2026-07-30

EPSS Evaluated

2026-08-18

NVD

CVE-2026-17788

EUVD

EUVD-2026-50737

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-346	The product does not properly verify that the source of data or communication is valid.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an inappropriate implementation in Blink, the rendering engine used by Google Chrome. It allowed a remote attacker to access and leak data from different origins (like another website) by tricking a user into visiting a specially crafted HTML page.

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 the version is below 151.0.7922.72, the system is vulnerable. Update Chrome to the latest version to mitigate the issue.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to steal sensitive information from other websites you visit while using Chrome. This might include personal data, login credentials, or other confidential details.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data exposure, which may violate GDPR (if personal data is leaked) or HIPAA (if protected health information is compromised). Organizations using affected Chrome versions may face compliance violations and legal consequences.

Mitigation Strategies

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

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