CVE-2026-17889

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Uninitialized Use in WebXR in Google Chrome

Publication date: 2026-07-30

Last updated on: 2026-08-03

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Uninitialized Use in WebXR 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

2026-08-03

Generated

2026-08-19

AI Q&A

2026-07-30

EPSS Evaluated

2026-08-18

NVD

CVE-2026-17889

EUVD

EUVD-2026-50638

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-457	The code uses a variable that has not been initialized, leading to unpredictable or unintended results.
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 uninitialized use issue in WebXR within Google Chrome versions before 151.0.7922.72. It allows a remote attacker to access and leak cross-origin data by tricking a user into visiting a specially crafted HTML page.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves uninitialized use in WebXR in Google Chrome. Detection primarily requires checking the Chrome version and monitoring for suspicious activity. Ensure Chrome is updated to version 151.0.7922.72 or later to mitigate the issue.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to steal sensitive data from other websites you visit, such as login credentials, personal information, or browsing activity. This could lead to identity theft, financial loss, or unauthorized access to accounts.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data exposure, violating GDPR's data protection principles or HIPAA's safeguards for protected health information. Organizations may face fines or legal consequences if user data is compromised due to this issue.

Mitigation Strategies

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

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