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CVE-2026-17861

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 0.11%

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

CyberRota Analysis

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A vulnerability in the Updater component of Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72 allows local attackers to exploit insufficient validation of untrusted input, potentially leading to OS-level privilege escalation through a malicious file. Organizations using affected versions of Chrome should prioritize patching to mitigate the risk of unauthorized access and control over systems. This issue is particularly critical for environments where users have elevated privileges or sensitive data.

CVE
CVE-2026-17861
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
0.11%
Chrome

Original NVD Description

Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Updater in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a local attacker to perform OS-level privilege escalation via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

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