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CVE-2026-17919 Google CVE debrief

CVE-2026-17919 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome on Mac that allows local attackers to perform privilege escalation via physical access to the device. The vulnerability was published on 2026-07-30T01:16:56.090Z and last modified on 2026-10-23T22:10:00.160Z. Defenders responsible for managing Google Chrome on Mac devices should assess exposure and apply the patch (151.0.7922.72) to prevent exploitation. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.8 and is rated as Low by Chromium. It is crucial for defenders to verify and apply the patch, especially in environments where physical access to devices is a concern.

Vendor
Google
Product
Chrome
CVSS
MEDIUM 6.8
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-07-30
Original CVE updated
2026-10-23
Advisory published
2026-07-30
Advisory updated
2026-10-23

Who should care

Defenders responsible for managing Google Chrome on Mac devices, especially in environments where physical access to devices is a concern, should assess exposure and apply the patch.

Why it matters

CVE-2026-17919 is a medium-severity vulnerability that allows local attackers to perform privilege escalation via physical access to the device. Defenders should prioritize verifying and applying the patch (151.0.7922.72) to prevent exploitation.

  • Verify and apply patches to prevent exploitation.
  • Restrict physical access to devices to prevent local attackers from exploiting the vulnerability.
  • Monitor for suspicious activity related to privilege escalation.

Technical summary

Insufficient policy enforcement in Enterprise in Google Chrome on Mac prior to 151.0.7922.72 allows local attackers to perform privilege escalation via physical access to the device. This vulnerability is a result of inadequate policy enforcement in the Enterprise version of Google Chrome on Mac, which could lead to privilege escalation. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.8 and a Chromium security severity rating of Low. Defenders should prioritize verifying and applying the patch (151.0.7922.72) to prevent local attackers from exploiting this vulnerability.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying and applying the patch (151.0.7922.72) to prevent local attackers from exploiting this vulnerability, especially in environments where physical access to devices is a concern.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify and apply the patch (151.0.7922.72) to Google Chrome on Mac devices.
  • Ensure physical access to devices is restricted to authorized personnel.
  • Monitor for any suspicious activity related to privilege escalation.

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the vulnerability, including its CVSS score (6.8) and vector (CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H). The Chromium security severity is rated as Low.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-17919 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-17919

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

  • CVE-2026-17919 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-17919

    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.