SEPTEMBER 17, 2026
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CVE-2026-17749

CRITICAL · CVSS 9.6 EPSS 0.29%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-07-30 · Last synced 2026-08-29

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A critical vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72 allows attackers to exploit insufficient validation of untrusted input in extensions, enabling potential sandbox escapes through malicious extensions. This poses a significant risk to users, particularly those who frequently install third-party extensions. Organizations and individuals using affected versions of Chrome should prioritize immediate updates to mitigate this threat.

CVE
CVE-2026-17749
Severity
CRITICAL
CVSS
9.6
EPSS
0.29%
Chrome

Original NVD Description

Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Extensions in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted Chrome Extension. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

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