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CVE-2026-17979 Google CVE debrief

A race condition vulnerability in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. The Chromium security severity is rated as Low, but the CVSS score is 7.5, indicating a High severity. The CVE was published on 2026-07-30T01:17:02.477Z and last modified on 2026-10-23T22:10:00.160Z.

Vendor
Google
Product
Chrome
CVSS
HIGH 7.5
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

Chrome administrators and users should be aware of this vulnerability and take immediate action to verify and apply the patch. This requires attention from those responsible for maintaining Chrome deployments, as well as individual users who want to ensure their browser is secure.

Why it matters

CVE-2026-17979 is a race condition vulnerability in V8 in Google Chrome that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox. Defenders should prioritize verifying and applying the patch to prevent potential code execution. Chrome administrators and users must take immediate action to ensure the browser is updated to version 151.0.7922.72 or later.

  • Potential code execution inside the sandbox
  • Requires verification and application of patch to prevent exploitation
  • Chrome administrators and users must update to version 151.0.7922.72 or later

Technical summary

The CVE-2026-17979 vulnerability is a race condition in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72. This allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.5, indicating a High severity, although the Chromium security severity is rated as Low.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying and applying the patch to prevent potential code execution inside the sandbox. This requires immediate attention from Chrome administrators and users to ensure the browser is updated to version 151.0.7922.72 or later.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify and apply the patch to update Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.72 or later
  • Monitor Chrome browser versions and ensure all instances are updated
  • Review and implement compensating controls to prevent exploitation

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD vulnerability detail page provide information on the vulnerability, including its CVSS score, weaknesses, and affected versions. The Chromium security severity is rated as Low, but the CVSS score indicates a High severity.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-17979 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-17979

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

  • CVE-2026-17979 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-17979

    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.