CVE-2026-17908

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Insufficient Input Validation in Google Chrome on Windows Sandbox Escape

Publication date: 2026-07-30

Last updated on: 2026-08-03

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Printing in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)

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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-2026-17908

EUVD

EUVD-2026-50657

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-20	The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves insufficient validation of untrusted input in the Printing feature of Google Chrome on Windows. It allows a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the sandbox via a crafted HTML page.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to Google Chrome on Windows versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. Detection involves checking the installed Chrome version. Use the command 'chrome.exe --version' in Command Prompt or PowerShell to verify the version. If the version is below 151.0.7922.72, the system is vulnerable.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to escape the Chrome sandbox, potentially gaining access to system resources or data beyond the browser's intended restrictions.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability involves insufficient input validation in Google Chrome's Printing feature, allowing a sandbox escape via crafted HTML. While it does not directly impact GDPR or HIPAA compliance, such vulnerabilities could potentially lead to unauthorized data access or exfiltration if exploited, indirectly affecting compliance by compromising data integrity or confidentiality.

Mitigation Strategies

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

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