CVE-2026-17797

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Inappropriate CSS Implementation in Google Chrome Allows UXSS

Publication date: 2026-07-30

Last updated on: 2026-08-04

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Inappropriate implementation in CSS 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

2026-08-04

Generated

2026-08-19

AI Q&A

2026-07-30

EPSS Evaluated

2026-08-18

NVD

CVE-2026-17797

EUVD

EUVD-2026-50746

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 a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in Google Chrome's CSS implementation. It allows a remote attacker to inject malicious scripts or HTML into a webpage, potentially bypassing security restrictions and executing unauthorized actions in the user's browser.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to Google Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. Detection involves checking the installed Chrome version. On Windows, run: chrome.exe --version. On Linux, run: google-chrome --version. If the version is below 151.0.7922.72, the system is vulnerable.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to steal sensitive data like cookies or session tokens, perform actions on your behalf, or redirect you to malicious websites without your knowledge.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to inject arbitrary scripts or HTML via a crafted page, which could lead to unauthorized data access or manipulation. Such cross-site scripting risks may violate GDPR's data protection requirements or HIPAA's safeguards for protected health information if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

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

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