CVE-2026-17947

A use-after-free vulnerability in the WebSockets component of Google Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.72 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to a sandbox escape through a specially crafted HTML page. Organizations using affected versions of Chrome should prioritize updates to mitigate the risk of exploitation, given the critical severity rating of 9.6. This vulnerability poses a significant threat to users who rely on Chrome for secure browsing.