SEPTEMBER 17, 2026
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CVE-2026-17768

CRITICAL · CVSS 9.6 EPSS 0.41%

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

CyberRota Analysis

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Google Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.72 are vulnerable due to insufficient validation of untrusted input in WebSockets, enabling remote attackers to potentially escape the sandbox through a specially crafted HTML page. This critical vulnerability poses a significant risk to users, as it could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code outside of the browser's security confines. Organizations using affected versions of Chrome should prioritize updates to mitigate the risk of exploitation.

CVE
CVE-2026-17768
Severity
CRITICAL
CVSS
9.6
EPSS
0.41%
Chrome

Original NVD Description

Insufficient validation of untrusted input in WebSockets 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: Medium)

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