CVE-2026-17926
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Insufficient Input Validation in Google Chrome DevTools

Publication date: 2026-07-30

Last updated on: 2026-07-30

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Insufficient validation of untrusted input in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to bypass navigation restrictions via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)

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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
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NVD
CVE-2026-17926
EUVD
EUVD-2026-50852

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Vendor Product Version / Range
google chrome 151.0.7922.72

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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 Google Chrome's DevTools. A remote attacker could trick a user into performing specific UI gestures to bypass navigation restrictions using a crafted HTML page.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves insufficient validation in Google Chrome's DevTools. Detection primarily requires checking the installed Chrome version. Use commands like 'google-chrome --version' or 'apt list --installed | grep chrome' to verify if your version is prior to 151.0.7922.72.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could potentially manipulate your browser's navigation, leading to unintended actions or exposure to malicious content. However, the severity is rated as Low, indicating limited impact.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.72 or later immediately. On most systems, this can be done via the package manager (e.g., 'sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade google-chrome-stable' on Debian/Ubuntu).

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