CVE-2026-17864
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Privilege Escalation in Google Chrome Updater on Mac

Publication date: 2026-07-30

Last updated on: 2026-07-30

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Inappropriate implementation in Updater in Google Chrome on Mac prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a local attacker to perform OS-level privilege escalation via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

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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-2026-17864
EUVD
EUVD-2026-50613

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

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CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an inappropriate implementation in the Updater component of Google Chrome on Mac. It allows a local attacker to escalate privileges to the operating system level by exploiting a malicious file.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker with local access to gain higher privileges on your system, potentially leading to unauthorized control or data access.

Mitigation Strategies

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

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