CVE-2026-18002
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Sandbox Escape in Google Lens via Untrusted Input in Chrome

Publication date: 2026-07-30

Last updated on: 2026-07-30

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Lens in Google Chrome 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
2026-07-30
Generated
2026-07-30
AI Q&A
2026-07-30
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-18002
EUVD
EUVD-2026-50928

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

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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 is a sandbox escape issue in Google Chrome's Google Lens feature. It occurs due to insufficient validation of untrusted input, allowing a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to escape the sandbox via a specially crafted HTML page.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to break out of the browser's security sandbox. This could potentially give the attacker access to the underlying system, leading to unauthorized code execution or further compromise of the affected device.

Mitigation Strategies

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

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