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CVE-2026-18005 Google CVE debrief

CVE-2026-18005 is an inappropriate implementation in WebXR in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 that allowed a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a crafted HTML page. The CVE record was published on 2026-07-30T01:17:05.240Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed.

Vendor
Google
Product
Chrome
CVSS
MEDIUM 6.5
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

Defenders responsible for managing Google Chrome deployments, particularly those in environments where sensitive information is processed or stored, should assess exposure and prioritize remediation.

Why it matters

CVE-2026-18005 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome's WebXR implementation that could allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory. Defenders should prioritize verifying Chrome versions, updating to 151.0.7922.72 or later, and monitoring for crafted HTML pages. This vulnerability requires verification from official sources, and its impact and remediation are limited by the available evidence.

  • Information disclosure from process memory
  • Potential data leakage through crafted HTML pages
  • Verification of Chrome versions and updates required
  • Monitoring for suspicious HTML page activity necessary

Technical summary

The vulnerability is caused by an inappropriate implementation in WebXR in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by providing a crafted HTML page, potentially leading to the disclosure of sensitive information from process memory.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying Chrome versions and updating to 151.0.7922.72 or later, as well as monitoring for crafted HTML pages that could be used to exploit this vulnerability.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify Chrome versions and update to 151.0.7922.72 or later
  • Monitor for crafted HTML pages that could be used to exploit this vulnerability
  • Review and update incident response plans to address potential information disclosure

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD vulnerability detail page provide information on the vulnerability, including its description, CVSS score, and affected versions.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-18005 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-18005

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

  • CVE-2026-18005 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-18005

    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.