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CVE-2026-17704 Google CVE debrief

CVE-2026-17704 is a use-after-free vulnerability in ANGLE within Google Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.72. This issue allows a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 9.6 and is classified as CRITICAL. Users of Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72 should apply the patch to prevent potential sandbox escapes. This includes administrators and users of Google Chrome in managed environments, as well as individuals using Google Chrome for personal or professional activities. The CVE record was published on 2026-07-30T01:16:32.837Z and has not been modified since then. Evidence is limited to public sources and may not reflect the full scope of affected systems or potential impacts. Defenders should verify patch deployment and monitor for suspicious activity.

Vendor
Google
Product
Chrome
CVSS
CRITICAL 9.6
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-07-30
Original CVE updated
2026-08-03
Advisory published
2026-07-30
Advisory updated
2026-08-03

Who should care

Users of Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72 should apply the patch to prevent potential sandbox escapes. This includes administrators and users of Google Chrome in managed environments, as well as individuals using Google Chrome for personal or professional activities.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is a use-after-free issue in ANGLE in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72. This allows a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. The technical details are based on publicly available information and may not be comprehensive. The CVSS vector is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H. The weakness is CWE-416. Users of Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.72 should apply the patch to prevent potential sandbox escapes. This includes administrators and users of Google Chrome in managed environments, as well as individuals using Google Chrome for personal or professional activities.

Defensive priority

This vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 9.6 and is classified as CRITICAL. It allows a remote attacker who has compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply the patch: Upgrade Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.72 or later.
  • Inventory and verify: Check if Google Chrome is installed and if the version is prior to 151.0.7922.72.
  • Monitor and detect: Monitor for suspicious activity that could be related to this vulnerability.
  • Exception tracking: Track exceptions related to Google Chrome.
  • Compensating controls: Consider implementing compensating controls such as a web application firewall.
  • Exposure review: Review and assess potential exposure to this vulnerability.
  • Source tracking: Track and verify source references for this vulnerability.

Evidence notes

The vulnerability exists in ANGLE in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72. The CVSS vector is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H. The weakness is CWE-416. Evidence is limited to public sources and may not reflect the full scope of affected systems or potential impacts. Defenders should verify patch deployment and monitor for suspicious activity.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-17704 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-17704

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-17704 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-17704

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.