CyberRota Analysis
AI-GeneratedA vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72 allows remote attackers to escalate privileges by exploiting insufficient policy enforcement in the browser's settings through a specially crafted HTML page. This could lead to unauthorized access or manipulation of sensitive user data. Organizations using affected versions of Chrome should prioritize patching to mitigate potential exploitation risks.
CVE
CVE-2026-17916
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.5
EPSS
0.17%
Chrome
Original NVD Description
Insufficient policy enforcement in Settings in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to perform privilege escalation via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)
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