CVE-2026-17922

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Inappropriate Implementation in Google Chrome Allows Code Execution

Publication date: 2026-07-30

Last updated on: 2026-08-03

Assigner: Chrome

Description

Inappropriate implementation in Enterprise in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code 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-2026-17922

EUVD

EUVD-2026-50671

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-94	The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an inappropriate implementation in Google Chrome's Enterprise feature that allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into visiting a specially crafted HTML page. The issue was fixed in Chrome version 151.0.7922.72.

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 or chrome://version in the browser. If the version is below 151.0.7922.72, the system is vulnerable.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to run malicious code on your device, potentially stealing data, installing malware, or taking control of your system. Users should update Chrome to the latest version to mitigate this risk.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability does not provide specific details about compliance impacts on standards like GDPR or HIPAA. The issue involves a remote attacker executing arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page, which could potentially lead to data breaches or unauthorized access, but no direct compliance implications are mentioned.

Mitigation Strategies

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

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